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GFDD Strengthens Partnerships with Dominican Student Leaders from Universities and Colleges in New York City
June 6, 2012 - On Tuesday, June 5, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) convened a reception with active Dominican leaders in the New York City academic community. Student leaders and faculty met with the Foundation’s executives and staff to present GFDD’s programs and projects and to learn more about the innovative and influential work being spearheaded by... Continue Reading >
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Celebrate the Month of the Environment with the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival
June 5, 2012 - In celebration of the Month of the Environment, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), is organizing screenings of films that relate to good waste and soil management practices, in various locals throughout the city of Santo Domingo. DREFF reminds us to remember the Planet... Continue Reading >
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Eleventh Edition of GFDD Global Roundtable with Oceanographer Fabien Cousteau
June 5, 2012 - Seventy-three percent of our Planet is comprised of marine ecosystems, and it is an undeniable fact that human health and well-being is intrinsically linked to the health of the world’s oceans. Yet we continue to exploit our marine resources in ways that are not sustainable. To shed light on how the international community can take... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Raises Awareness of the Environmental and Human Health Risks Associated with Solid Waste
June 1, 2012 - DREFF’s program on solid waste and recycling, held Wednesday, May 30th at FUNGLODE headquarters in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, spurred much interest among attendees. Solid waste is arguably the most pressing environmental concern impacting the Dominican Republic. Population growth coupled with industrial expansion exacerbates waste production, posing serious risks to the environment and human health.... Continue Reading >
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Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival Joins Forces with Universidad APEC to Celebrate 2012 Environment Week
May 31, 2012 - As part of its mission to elevate awareness of environmental challenges and to promote protection of the natural world and its resources, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), is joining forces with Universidad APEC in celebration the 2012 Environment Week. All scheduled events will... Continue Reading >
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Interested in Conducting Research in the Dominican Republic?
May 25, 2012 - Let us do the leg-work for you. You concentrate on what you have to do – RESEARCH. No associated fees The Fellows Program, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development, has fellowship opportunities for M.S., M.A. and Ph.D. candidates in the following AREAS: Biodiversity Climate change Education Financing for development Forests Gender equality... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Presents Urban Gardening Workshop for Participants in 2012 CCNY Service Learning Program
May 25, 2012 - In preparation for the summer 2012 Service Learning Program in the Dominican Republic, InteRDom Internships, together with the Global Coalition for Peace (GCFP) and the Study Abroad office at the City College of New York (CCNY), presented an urban gardening workshop and practicum on Friday, May 25th to the participants enrolled in the program. The... Continue Reading >
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Dominican Get-together is Celebrating the Dominican Music on July 5th in New York at the United Nations Headquarters, in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium from 6 – 8pm
May 22, 2012 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development and the Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations come together to showcase the beauty and the history of Dominican music, from its very early days to the contemporary rhythms of today. The award winning, Dominican-born Irka Mateo, referred to by some as a “world music... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Attends High Level Debate on State of the World Economy
May 21, 2012 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development attended the High Level Thematic Debate (HLTD) on the State of the World Economy and Finance in 2012, held in New York on 17-18 May 2012, under the sponsorship of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban-ki Moon (SG) and the President of the General Assembly (PGA) H. E.... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Will Present Discussion Panel on National Recycling Initiatives and Screening of Documentary Film Bag It!
May 20, 2012 - On Wednesday, May 30, at 7:00 pm, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of GFDD, will organize a program on recycling at FUNGLODE headquarters in Santo Domingo, which will feature a panel discussion with key societal actors behind the country’s recycling and green living movement, followed by the screening of the documentary... Continue Reading >
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Acclaimed Photo Exhibit “New Perspectives: Dominican Republic” will be on Display at Primary School 24 in Brooklyn during the Month of June
May 17, 2012 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) is pleased to announce that it is bringing its acclaimed photography exhibit “New Perspectives: Dominican Republic” to the Primary School 24 Dual Language School for International Studies in Brooklyn, New York. This represents an exciting opportunity for the Foundation to connect with New York City public schools. A large... Continue Reading >
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Stellar Haitian-Dominican Friendship Concert, Co-organized by GFDD
May 17, 2012 - The Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, The Smithsonian Latino Center, The Embassy of the Dominican Republic, The Embassy of Haiti, The Dominican Republic Tourist Board, in partnership with Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), presented the Haitian-Dominican Friendship Concert. The Haitian-Dominican Friendship Concert took place last night at the National Museum of Natural... Continue Reading >
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Join GFDD on May 16 for Haitian-Dominican Friendship Concert
May 15, 2012 - Join Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) for an evening of celebration of Dominican and Haitian music on Wednesday, May 16. GFDD is partnering with The Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, The Smithsonian Latino Center, The Embassy of the Dominican Republic, The Embassy of Haiti, and The Dominican Republic Tourist Board to present the... Continue Reading >
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Social Work Students Learn About Internship and Research Opportunities at NYU Master’s Level Social Work Job Fair
May 9, 2012 - InteRDom representatives promoted internship and research opportunities in the Dominican Republic to students and graduates of New York area social work programs on Wednesday, May 9th at the NYU Master’s Level Social Work Job Fair. The fair was sponsored by the Metro New York Social Work Consortium, which comprises the social work departments from... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Showcase Programs and Projects during Cultural Tourism Passport DC Initiative
May 7, 2012 - GFDD and FUNGLODE’s participation in the Cultural Tourism Passport DC program, on May 5, 2012, in partnership with the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Washington DC, attracted the attention and interest of a large group of visitors from all over the world. Tourists from Cuba, Colombia, Peru, Korea, Great Britain, along with the cosmopolitan... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Provides Extra Resume-Boosting Opportunities for Participants Through Launch of Correspondent Program
May 7, 2012 - InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic is pleased to announce the debut of a new program for students interested in boosting their resumes and collaborating with the InteRDom program through writing, communications and marketing: the InteRDom Correspondent Program. The Correspondent Program will provide an opportunity for students to send regular blogs before, during and after... Continue Reading >
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Informational Sessions on the Portal Dominicanaonline.org are Currently Taking Place During the XV International Book Fair in Santo Domingo
April 23, 2012 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) is presently participating in the XV International Book Fair in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, which commenced on April 18 and will continue until May 6. GFDD is promoting its initiative Dominicaonline.org. Ten to fifteen minute-long Informational Sessions on the Online Portal on the Dominican Republic will be presented... Continue Reading >
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Students at Centro Educativo Los Prados Will Experience Organic Agriculture First-Hand Through DREFF’s School Program
April 23, 2012 - On Tuesday, April 24, GFDD’s Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) will bring its School Gardens Initiative to the Centro Educativo Los Prados in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Through the program, students will learn first-hand about organic agricultural production and the properties of recycled organic matter. The initiative also seeks to enhance middle and high... Continue Reading >
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Elections in the Dominican Republic: Where is the Country headed?
April 23, 2012 - GFDD/FUNGLODE, in association with the Inter American Dialogue and the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the United States, organized a discussion on the upcoming presidential election to be held in the Dominican Republic May 20th, 2012, with Bernardo Vega, former ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the United States; Rosario Espinal, professor, Temple University;... Continue Reading >
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Earth Day
April 22, 2012 - As every year, this Sunday, April 22nd, we will celebrate Earth Day all around the world. It isn’t a holiday, but it falls on a Sunday, and many institutions will host activities throughout the week with the objective of raising awareness and sensitivity among people on the need to look after and protect the environment.... Continue Reading >
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