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FUNGLODE and GFDD to host economic forum “Economic Perspectives and Challenges for Central America and the Caribbean in the Global Economy”
September 28, 2011 - FUNGLODE and GFDD will convene a forum in collaboration with the Organization of American States at the FUNGLODE headquarters on October 6, 2011 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm titled "Economic Perspectives and Challenges for Central America and the Caribbean in the Global Economy." The activity, which aims to motivate the strengthening of economic ties between... Continue Reading >
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New Perspectives: Dominican Republic Photo Exhibit Travels to South America
September 27, 2011 - The highly acclaimed Dominican exhibit, New Perspectives: Dominican Republic, organized by the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development and FUNGLODE continues its international travels to Santiago, Chile, this coming October. One of the most recognizable and important places in the city, La Plaza de la Constitución, just in front of the Chilean Presidential Palace,... Continue Reading >
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XXI Ibero-American Summit” in Paraguay to Feature Dominican Exhibit Entitled “Innovation in Education and Training”
September 27, 2011 - GFDD and FUNGLODE will support the XXI Ibero-American Summit taking place in Asuncion, Paraguay on October 28 and 29, 2011 under the theme “Transformation of the State and Development”. Established in 1991, the Ibero-American Summit is a forum for facilitating regional cooperation and concerted political action on issues of concern to Latin American countries as... Continue Reading >
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Students at Yale University Plan Ahead for International Experiences
September 26, 2011 - On Friday, September 23, InteRDom representatives traveled to Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut to participate for the second consecutive year in the International Opportunities Fair, given by the undergraduate Career Services office. InteRDom, a program created by GFDD and FUNGLODE, had a booth at the fair, where representatives met distributed materials, showed students sample... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Announces 2011 Annual Conference: Good Management Practices for Internship Programs
September 26, 2011 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) present the 7th Annual Conference given by its internship, research and academic exchange program, InteRDom (Internships in the Dominican Republic) October 12-13 in their headquarters in Santo Domingo. The InteRDom Conference since its... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Present its Publications at Dominican Book Fair
September 23, 2011 - It has been confirmed that GFDD and FUNGLODE will actively participate at New York ’s Dominican Book Fair that will take place from October 7 - 9, 2011. GFDD will present "FUNGLODE/GFDD: its contribution to the exchange, cooperation and progress in the Dominican Republic and the United States”. During the event, which this year will... Continue Reading >
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President of Dominican Republic Delights in Aerial Photos Depicting The Country
September 22, 2011 - Dr. Leonel Fernandez, President of the Dominican Republic and Honorary President of GFDD and FUNGLODE, on a trip to the United States to attend the United Nations General Assembly, took the opportunity to visit the photo exhibit “New Perspectives: Dominican Republic”, an initiative of GFDD and FUNGLODE, located at the City University of New York... Continue Reading >
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Environmental Documentary Screens to a Full House at FUNGLODE’s Auditorium
September 16, 2011 - As part of its follow up to the very successful I DR Environmental Film Festival, GFDD and FUNGLODE hosted a special screening of environmental documentary Dirt! The Movie at FUNGLODE auditorium last Friday, September 16 at 7pm. The movie, which played to a full house, was the first in a series of monthly screenings by... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Recognize DR’s Leadership Role in Disaster Management
September 16, 2011 - Stephen C. Johnson, Head of the Americas Program of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) "The Dominican Republic should be proud for having helped hundreds of thousands of Haitians who have suffered due to the earthquake that struck the nation in 2010," applauded the head of the Americas Program of the Center for... Continue Reading >
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URI Feinstein Campus Gallery stages GFDD and FUNGLODE’s Ninth New Perspectives: Dominican Republic Photo Exhibit
September 15, 2011 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) & Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) hosted their ninth photo exhibit entitled "New Perspectives: Dominican Republic", in collaboration with the Urban Arts & Cultural Program of the University of Rhode Island Providence Campus. An opening reception was held on Thursday September 15th at the URI Providence Feinstein... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE gear up for CILA 2011, an initiative of UNA-DR
September 15, 2011 - The Dominican Association of the United Nations (UNA-DR), a collaborating institution of GFDD and FUNGLODE, announced that the seventh edition of the International Conference of the Americas (CILA) will be held from October 26-30, 2011 at the Convention Center of the Hard Rock Hotel in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. CILA 2011 will be an important... Continue Reading >
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FUNGLODE and GFDD Conference focuses on “Disaster Preparedness” in the Dominican Republic
September 14, 2011 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister institution in the DR Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) will be organizing a conference to assess the Disaster Preparedness of the Dominican Republic based on lessons gained during, and following, Haiti’s devastating Earthquake in January, 2010. A commissioned paper entitled “Mano Amiga” or in... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Photo Exhibit Highlights Beauty and Diversity of the Dominican Republic
September 13, 2011 - “Breathtaking”, “Stunning”, “Magnificent” were just some of the many impassioned comments made by hundreds gathered at the inauguration of the “New Perspectives of the Dominican Republic” photo exhibit on September 13 at the City College of New York Amsterdam Plaza. Distinguished guests included the Dominican Consul General in New York, Maximo Cortcino, State Senator Bill... Continue Reading >
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Filmmakers, Conservationists and Scientists Unite to Make I Environmental Film Festival A Roaring Success
September 11, 2011 - With the presentation of the gripping film "The Last Lions", about the magnificent wild cats’ daily struggle for survival, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) closed the First Dominican Environmental Film Festival. A large audience attended the event, among which were representatives of various base associations,... Continue Reading >
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The First Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) Formally Opens
September 8, 2011 - Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will celebrate the opening today of the First Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival, which President Leonel Fernandez will attend. The keynote address will be delivered by oceanic expert Sylvia Earle. The events of this evening will include the screening of... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Endorses Organization of American States (OAS) Scholarship Program Offering Opportunities for Master’s Studies in Brazil
August 31, 2011 - The OAS Department of Human Development, Education and Culture has announced its new “OAS Scholarships Program - Coimbra Group of Brazilian Universities”, through which up to 50 scholarships are being offered for Master’s studies at Brazilian universities. GFDD and FUNGLODE are members of a community of NGOs that actively promote the objectives of the OAS... Continue Reading >
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Director of Film to be Presented at the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) Wins Top Humanitarian Award
August 27, 2011 - One of the invited international guests to the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of GFDD and FUNGLODE, has won a special humanitarian award in Canada for his climate change films and work with the United Nations. The Gemini Awards, Canada’s equivalent of the American Emmy Awards, are presented to exceptional members of... Continue Reading >
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Opening Reception of New Perspectives: Dominican Republic at The City College of New York rescheduled for September 13
August 26, 2011 - Due to inclement weather, GFDD and FUNGLODE regret to inform you that an opening reception of the New Perspectives Photo Exhibit at CUNY - originally slated for Tuesday, August 30th -- has had to be rescheduled. The new date of the inaugural reception, to be held on CUNY''s Amsterdam Plaza, will be on Tuesday, September... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Will Partake in 2011 Annual APSA Meeting
August 26, 2011 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will participate in the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Political Science Association to take place September 1-4, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. The American Political Science Association, founded in 1903, boasts over 15,000 members from over 80 countries. The conference is sure to present an excellent opportunity for... Continue Reading >
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Photo Exhibit: New Perspectives: Dominican Republic to open at the University of Rhode Island Providence Campus this Fall in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
August 25, 2011 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) & Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) will host their ninth photo exhibit entitled New Perspectives: Dominican Republic, in collaboration with the Urban Arts & Cultural Program of the University of Rhode Island Providence Campus. The official dates of the Exhibit will be September 12 through October 31,... Continue Reading >
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