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GFDD Hosts Internationally renowned Dominican Musicians in Upper Manhattan
March 21, 2014 - On March 21, Symphony Space in New York City’s Upper Manhattan came alive with music, laughter and colorful stories behind the tropical tunes of two legends of the Dominican and international music scene, Rafael Solano and Johnny Ventura. This momentous event marked Global Foundation for Democracy and Development’s (GFDD) first Dominican Get-Together (DGT) in the... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Celebrates World Water Day with a Special Screening of the Film A Thirsty World
March 20, 2014 - As part of its Year-Round Environmental Film Screenings Program, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), in collaboration with the Vida Azul Foundation, will be hosting a special screening of the film A Thirsty World. The film screening, which being heldin commemoration of World Water Day, will be free of charge and open to the public.... Continue Reading >
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Saint Peter’s Students Learn About Internship Opportunities from InteRDom Alumnus
March 20, 2014 - The Political Science Department was the perfect setting for an intimate InteRDom information session and pizza party at Saint Peter’s University on March 20, 2014, organized and co-hosted by Carlos Gonzalez, InteRDom alumnus, current InteRDom Correspondent, and current student at Saint Peter’s University. Photo Gallery InteRDom representatives were greeted with a packed house of interested... Continue Reading >
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The school is responsible for providing the students the space they need to create and develop their skills
March 19, 2014 - Prof. José Manuel Gutiérrez Fernández, from the Philosophy Center for Children of the Principality of Asturias (Centro de Filosofía para Niños del Principado de Asturias), presented the lecture The citizen we have the responsibility of educating. During his presentation before a wide audience of teachers, Dr. Gutiérrez Fernández affirmed that the traditional methods of educating... Continue Reading >
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NGOs Share Experiences With Volunteers During First InteRDom Networking Session
March 19, 2014 - InteRDom launched its latest initiative "Networking Sessions for Organizations" on Wednesday, March 19th, when leaders from eight local nonprofit organizations came together to discuss the topic “How to optimize the work of international students and integrate volunteers and local leaders to expand projects and make them sustainable." Photo Gallery Luis Miguel Acevedo, Country Director of... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Launches “Networking Sessions for Organizations” Initiative
March 18, 2014 - On Wednesday, March 19th at 9:00 a.m. InteRDom will host its first ever "Networking Sessions for Organizations" at Café Filó of Juan Bosch Library. The event features the participation of the program’s NGO partners, and keynote speaker Luis Miguel Acevedo, Country Director of ADRA Dominicana, will speak to the theme: "How to optimize the work... Continue Reading >
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GFDD’s RDescubre Program Inspires Environmental Stewardship through Education
March 18, 2014 - GFDD’s RDescubre Program in collaboration with Listín Diario’s Plan Lea, organized an educational whale-watching excursion on March 15th. As part of Geography Week (Semana de la Geografía), the aim of the trip was to promote the exploration of nature, particularly of protected areas. A total of 43 outstanding students were selected from 9 schools in... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Correspondent Organizes Presentation at St. Peter’s University
March 18, 2014 - InteRDom, in collaboration with program alumnus and correspondent, Carlos Gonzalez, is thrilled to host an information session and correspondent presentation at St. Peter’s University on Thursday, March 20, 2014 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. The event will be held in the Political Science department at 813 Montgomery Street in Jersey City, New Jersey. Event: Information... Continue Reading >
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Meet Jim Mahon, GFDD/FUNGLODE Fellow Researching Tax Incidence and Tax Reforms in the Dominican Republic and Latin America
March 17, 2014 - The Fellows Program, an initiative of GFDD and FUNGLODE, is pleased to introduce the fellowship of our current scholar, Dr. James E. Mahon Jr., Professor of Political Science and Political Economy at Williams College, and researcher for the Woodrow Wilson Center. Dr. Mahon’s research focuses on the political economy of tax reforms in the Dominican Republic and the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD’s RDescubre Program embarks on a whale watching adventure
March 14, 2014 - RDescubre in collaboration with Listin Diario’s Plan Lea initiative, will be organizing an educational whale watching tour on March 15th, 2014, under the framework of Geography Week (Semana de la Geografia). Forty-one exceptional students have been selected from 10 schools around the country to participate in this amazing journey. The expedition will set off Saturday... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Connects with Potential Interns at the URI Summer Job & Internship Fair
March 6, 2014 - The room brimmed with energy and excitement at the 2014 University of Rhode Island Summer Job & Internship Fair on March 5, 2014, as nearly 600 students filtered through the booths, eager to learn about the different opportunities available to them with the 45 organizations represented. URI Summer Job & Internship Fair View Photo Gallery... Continue Reading >
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Meet Mat Rosa, GFDD/FUNGLODE Fellow Researching Governance Profiles of Institutional Arrangements for Climate Change Adaptation
March 6, 2014 - The Fellows Program, an initiative of GFDD and FUNGLODE, is pleased to announce the fellowship of our most recent scholar, Mat Rosa, Masters candidate in Marine Affairs at the University of Rhode Island (URI). Mat’s research focuses on governance profiles of institutional arrangements for climate change adaptation. This research will be conducted over the first four months of... Continue Reading >
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ReCrearte Program continues to gain strength across the country
March 5, 2014 - GFDD/FUNGLODE is delighted to report on the progress of the ReCrearte program, which has experienced great success in the first few months of 2014, spreading to new communities throughout Santo Domingo. ReCrearte Program continues to gain strength across the country Photo Gallery Throughout the months of January and February, a series of workshops were organized... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom to Participate in University of Rhode Island Summer & Internship Job Fair
March 4, 2014 - InteRDom is excited to be participating in the Summer & Internship Job Fair at the University of Rhode Island (URI) in Kingston, RI on March 5, 2014. The fair is hosted by URI Career Services and is located at Memorial Union on campus from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Event: 2014 University of Rhode Island... Continue Reading >
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Maldives Ambassador Discusses Climate Change Challenges for Small Island Developing States in the GFDD Global Roundtables
March 4, 2014 - For the low lying island nation of the Maldives, climate change represents a growing threat to its population, as rising sea levels destroy the local biodiversity, reduce freshwater reserves and encroach on land. In this second 2014 edition of the “GFDD Global Roundtables,” His Excellency Ahmed Sareer, Ambassador of Maldives to the United Nations explains... Continue Reading >
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DREFF’s Year Round Screening Program commemorates International Women’s Day
March 3, 2014 - On March 7th, the DR Environmental Film Festival in collaboration with the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources will hold a special screening of the documentary film Mother Caring for 7 Billion, in commemoration of International Women’s Day. The screening will be held at Ministry headquarters in Santo Domingo. DREFF’s Year Round Screening Program commemorates International Women’s... Continue Reading >
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Washingtonians Savor Special Presentation of the Dominican Docu-drama The Mountain
March 2, 2014 - Washingtonians savored each exciting moment of the screening of the Dominican docu-drama "The Mountain" which was showcased by GFDD and FUNGLODE during the Ibero-American Film Fest at the Mexican Cultural Institute in D.C.,on February 28. The movie expertly depicts two parallel expeditions: The historic climb of 3 Dominicans to the world’s highest summit - Mt.... Continue Reading >
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Independence Day Message
February 27, 2014 - On Thursday February 27th, Dominicans here and all over the world will be celebrating the 170th Anniversary of Dominican Republic’s Independence. On behalf of GFDD and FUNGLODE, we congratulate Dominican citizens everywhere on this most auspicious of occasions and wish our audiences health, prosperity and happiness. Dominicans have a natural disposition, held with a conviction... Continue Reading >
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Proud Dominican Musicians Solano and Ventura to Look Back on their Lives, Careers and Musical Success at Dominican Get-Together in the Big Apple
February 27, 2014 - As part its regular Dominican get-togethers in the big apple, On March 21, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will celebrate the Dominican Republic’s rich and distinct musical rhythms by showcasing the lives, careers and sensational talent of singers Johnny Ventura and Rafael Solano. The charismatic and talented musicians, widely known as El Maestro”... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Short Film Wins Best Documentary at the 2014 Green Lens Environmental Film Festival
February 27, 2014 - GFDD received recognition at the Green Lens Environmental Film Festival 24-27 February 2014, where its short film "Garbage or Resource? A Dominican Republic Experience,” an official selection of this year’s festival won the Best Documentary Category. The 17 minute short film, which has had a successful run since its premier at the III Dominican Republic... Continue Reading >
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