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January - February, 2020
Spotlight On
- Video: Dominicans You Should Know – Ricardo Ureña
- Just a Few Days Left Until the Dominican Night at the Environmental Film Festival in Washington, D.C.
- Save the Date! Good Times and Fundraising at the 15th GFDD Golf Tournament in Miami, FL
Upcoming Events
- DREFF and Cinema Boreal to Host Free Environmental Screenings Series, “Nuestra Tierra” in Santo Domingo, DR
- GFDD/DREFF to Host Special Panel Discussion: “Plastic and Environmental Filmmaking: Where Are We After a Decade of Documenting?” in Washington, D.C.
- Dominican Film “Flor de Azúcar” To Be Screened in Connecticut
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September - October, 2019
Spotlight On
- Final Countdown! Less Than a Month Until the Seventh Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival
- The II Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean was a Great Success!
- Fundraising, Good Times at the 14th Annual GFDD Golf Tournament
- Full House at the Dominican Film Showcase in Miami, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale
Upcoming Events
- DREFF to Co-Host Special Screenings at GCFI72 in Punta Cana
- 7th Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF)
- Discussion Panel: Enabling Women’s & Girls’ Empowerment
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July - August, 2019
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- GFDD Co-hosted Workshops on Climate Change and Inclusive and Resilient Infrastructure at the 68th UN Civil Society Conference in Utah
- GFDD Closes 2019 InteRDom Summer Edition
- Fellow Presents New Study on Prison Reform in the Dominican Republic
- Dominican Get-Together Celebrates Fernando Báez, Renowned Dominican Film Director
- “Misión Estrella” in Washington, D.C Honors the Memory of a Great Dominican Filmmaker
Upcoming Events
- 14th Annual Golf Tournament in New York
- GFDD Joins CREST to Celebrate World Tourism Day
- 7th Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF)
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May - June, 2019
Spotlight On
- How Can Latin America Achieve Social Inclusion for All? Betilde Muñoz-Pogossian of the OAS Comes the GFDD Global Roundtable
- “Every Two Seconds One Person Becomes a Refugee”: GFDD Panel Explores Global Refugee Crisis on World Refugee Day
- InteRDom 2019 Kicks Off in Santo Domingo
- The Committee on Sustainable Development – NY Joins GFDD to Host a Meeting on “Communities, Local Leadership, and Climate Action”
Upcoming Events
- Special Tribute to Fernando Báez Mella: Screening of Misión Estrella in Washington, DC
- Imagen Nacional: A Breath of Nature in the Dominican Paradise
- 14th GFDD Golf Tournament in New York
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March - April, 2019
Spotlight On
- President Leonel Fernández Launches “Ideas en Conflict. Diálogo póstumo entre Juan Bosch y John Bartlow Martin” at the OAS in Washington, DC
- NYMUNLAC 2019 Features Participation of More than 400 Students from the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Chile and Colombia
- The Premier of Dominican Film “Miriam Miente” at the Havana Film Festival in New York
- Experts Highlight Threats and Challenges to the Political Future of Latin America and the Caribbean
Upcoming Events
- Publications, Short Films, Talks and More at the 2019 International Book Fair of Santo Domingo
- DREFF is Celebrating World Environment Day with a “Revolution” at UNIBE
- Special Tribute to Fernando Báez Mella: Screening of Misión Estrella in Washington, DC
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January - February, 2019
Spotlight On
- St. Francis College President and Representatives Visit Santo Domingo Schools Alongside GFDD/Funglode
- President of GFDD/Funglode Dr. Leonel Fernández Releases 32 Books on the RD2044 Project
- Fellow Showcases Research During UN World Interfaith Harmony Week
- GFDD/Funglode Hosts the Dominican Institute of Environmental Rights for International Environmental Awards Ceremony
Upcoming Events
- Publications, Short Films, Talks and More at the 2019 International Book Fair of Santo Domingo
- DREFF is Celebrating World Environment Day with a “Revolution” at UNIBE
- Special Tribute to Fernando Báez Mella: Screening of Misión Estrella in Washington, DC
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November - December, 2018
Spotlight On
- Global Roundtable Interview with the Permanent Representative of Peru to the Organization of American States, Ambassador Ana Rosa Valdivieso
- Former President Leonel Fernández Presents Final Report on Mexico’s 2018 Electoral Process to the OAS Permanent Council
- Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the OAS, Rita Hernández Bolaños Visits the GFDD Washington Office for a Global Roundtables Interview
- Dr. Fernández Speaks on Dominican Citizenship at the Miami Book Fair
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September - October, 2018
Spotlight On
- GFDD – 12th Annual Golf Tournament New York 2018 (Award Ceremony)
- Leonel Fernández Elected President of the World Federation of United Nations
- 1st Ever Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean 2018 was a Grand Success!
- DREFF Joins 37 Festivals in First International Forum of Environmental Film Festivals
Upcoming Events
- A Rebellious Act a Day – Screening and Panel Discussion on the Elimination of Violence Against Women
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July - August, 2018
Spotlight On
- Dominicana Online: Restauración de Corales
- Fellow, Megan D. Beddow, Highlights Work on Dominican Volunteerism Sector
- Dr. Leonel Fernández Delivers Keynote Address at the VI International Dominican-Hispanic Book Fair
- Special Presentation of Dominican Film at New York’s Lincoln Center
Upcoming Events
- Special Screening of “Blue Heart” Co-Hosted by GFDD/DREFF, Patagonia, DCEFF and CREST
- Let’s Celebrate Dominican Culture and Heritage! Special Screening of “Hay un país en el mundo” in Washington, DC
- Join Us for the 12th Annual GFDD Golf Tournament
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May - June, 2018
Spotlight On
- Dominicana Online: Sancocho Dominicano
- GFDD/Funglode Present at the ISTE 2018 Conference
- GFDD Hosts Panel Discussion on “Best Practices on Sustainable and Responsible Tourism”
- GFDD Convened Civil Society Organizations as part of the OAS General Assembly Events in Washington, DC
Upcoming Events
- Governing for Inclusion: The 10 Golden Rules for a Successful Political Communication and Inclusive Government
- Transforming Growth in Development: a Challenge that Involves and is in the Interest of Everyone
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March - April, 2018
Spotlight On
- GFDD Interviews Secretary General of the Organization of American States, Luis Almagro Lemes, at its April Global Roundtable
- More than 400 Students from all Over the World Participate in First Annual NYMUNLAC 2018
- GFDD and DREFF Bring Incredible Dominican Environmental Stories to Washington, DC!
- University of Argentina Recognized Leonel Fernández with a Doctor Honoris Causa Degree for his Political and Academic Trajectory
Upcoming Events
- May 11: GFDD Celebrates the Dominican Republic and its Diaspora at the 2018 Dominican Week
- June 1-6: DREFF and Cinemateca Dominicana to Commemorate World Environment Day with Special Screenings
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January - February, 2018
Spotlight On
- Dominican Films and Activists Will be Part of the 2018 DC Environmental Film Festival
- GFDD participates in the 26th General Assembly of the Conference of NGOs from February 28th to March 3rd in Geneva, Switzerland
- Costa Ricans Enjoyed Dominican Films
- “No Country Can Afford to Ignore Higher Education”
Upcoming Events
- 11th GFDD Golf Tournament in Miami, FL
- Local Stories of Environmental Success: The 2018 Dominican Night at DCEFF
- Environmental Journalism and Activism: Creating and Sharing the Frontline Stories
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November - December, 2017
Spotlight On
- GFDD Wishes Everyone a Happy Holiday Season!
- GFDD Launches DREFF 24/7
- ‘Love the Earth’ Film Series Comes to the Cinemateca Dominicana
- Study Launch: Spanish Translation of Impact Investing in the Dominican Republic
Upcoming Events
- Dominican Film Showcase in Costa Rica
- Making College Work: A Discussion on Successful Education and Labor Markets
- 2018 Dominican Night as part of DC Environmental Film Festival (DCEFF)
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September - October, 2017
Spotlight On
- Michael Shifter, President of the Inter-American Dialogue Talks with GFDD
- GFDD and UNA-DR Inaugurate 2017 International Conference of the Americas
- Visiting Dominican Leaders Engage with GFDD and ECLAC
- Discussing Dominican Film Development with SAG-AFTRA
Upcoming Events
- DREFF to join Green Screen – The Environmental Film Festival of Trinidad & Tobago
- Dominican Get Together in New York: Carlos Alfredo Fatule
- It’s Miami’s Turn! GFDD and Miami Dade College to present the Diccionario Cultural Dominicano
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July - August, 2017
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- GFDD and OAS Renew Agreement to Strengthen Democracy in the Americas
- GFDD/Funglode Attends 2017 UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
- GFDD Global Roundtable with Ambassador Marco Albuja
- GFDD Facilitates Exchange at DFFNY 2017
Upcoming Events
- Dominican Film Showcase – Film Screening and Talk on “María Montez”: The Story of the First Dominican Woman in Hollywood!
- GFDD Golf Tournament in New York
- Conferencia Internacional de Las Américas (CILA) 2017
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May - June, 2017
Spotlight On
- Dominicans You Should Know: Dr. Feniosky Peña-Mora
- GFDD Elected to Vice Chair of United Nations NGO Executive Committee on Financing for Development
- InteRDom Summer 2017 Interns Immersed in Their Dominican Experience
- International Conference on Novel Diagnostics & Affordable Treatment: Advancing UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health & Well-being)
Upcoming Events
- DREFF at FICI 2017
- The 6th Annual Dominican Film Festival in New York
- Acuns Workshop on International Organizations
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March - April, 2017
Spotlight On
- Celebrate with Us International Recycling Day at Expo ReCrearte!
- Dr. Leonel Fernández Launch Book Collection in New York and Florida
- DREFF and DCEFF’s Dominican Night Celebrate Once Again Environment and Promote Its Sustainable Use
- Talking about the Dominican Republic Film Law
Upcoming Events
- Visit Dominican Republic Without Leaving Washington, DC!
- Save the Date for the 2017 Dominican Week in the United States!
- GFDD/Funglode and Panamericana Films Invite You to the Premier of Luis, a Film by Archie Lopez
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January - February, 2017
Spotlight On
- GFDD Elected Executive Committee Member of the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY at the United Nations
- Master of Photography Steve McCurry Captures the Dominican Audience
- GFDD/Funglode Ranked 40th Best Think Tank in Latin America
- Fellows Program: A Success Story!
Upcoming Events
- Globo Verde Dominicano Lab: Free Workshop from March 13 to 17 in Santo Domingo
- GFDD/Funglode to Co-Host a UN Panel Discussion on the Need to Improve Systemic Justice for Women and Marginalized Communities in Latin America and the Caribbean
- DREFF to Host Networking Breakfast for Filmmakers and Green Film Network
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November - December, 2016
Spotlight On
- GFDD/Funglode is Officially Accredited to the UNFCCC
- DFS 2016: Dominican Cinema Takes Over Washington, DC and New York City
- Philanthropists, Athletes and Artists Support GFDD Once More through the Golf Tournament
- More than 300 Calasanz School Students Learn the Art of Recycling with ReCrearte
Upcoming Events
- “Reuniting with My Roots and Flavors: Dominican Culture and Cuisine”
- Master Class by Photoreporter Steve McCurry in Santo Domingo
- Lo Dominicano I All Things Dominican Book Launch in Miami
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September - October, 2016
Spotlight On
- Thank You for Your Support at the 8th GFDD Golf Tournament!!
- InteRDom Welcomed Fall 2016 Program Students in Santo Domingo!
- DREFF 2016: An Edition to Remember
- Dominican Student Participates in Prestigious Transnational Law Program in the US through the GDAE Program
Upcoming Events
- GFDD to Partner with UNA-USA Council of Organizations and other NGOs for UN Panel Discussion on Climate Change and its Impact on Children’s Health
- Dominican Film Showcase in New York City!
- Join Us for the 9th GFDD Golf Tournament
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July - August, 2016
Spotlight On
- DREFF to Put on its Largest Festival to Date: 45 Films, 140+ Screenings in 11 Cities, and More Than 45 International Guests
- Landfill Harmonic, Winner of the GFN Award 2016, Hosted by DREFF
- Calling All Dominican Social Science Undergraduates – Apply Now to Participate in the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program at Yale University
- A Discussion on the Importance of Sustainable Tourism for the Development of the Dominican Republic
Upcoming Events
- RD2044: Improving Infrastructure to Achieve the Economic, Social and Human Development of the Dominican Republic
- “Latinos in USA: An Essential Link to the Future of the Americas”, a conference by Dr. Leonel Fernández
- GFDD Partners with UNA-USA Council of Organizations to Launch Study on Civil Society and Development
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May - June, 2016
Spotlight On
- Dominicanaonline Videos:
Palito de coco – More than 50 years Delighting Palates - A Discussion Promoted by GFDD at NYIT during Dominican Week 2016 in the United States
- The Fellows Program Welcomes the New Researchers to the Dominican Republic!
- Bangalore Shorts Film Festival 2016: Value of LifeLeaving its Mark in the International Film Scene
Upcoming Events
- The Ibero-American Network of Young Leaders Meets in the Dominican Republic
- Special Screening of Death by a Thousand Cuts at IDB Washington, DC
- Join Us for the 8th GFDD Golf Tournament on September 26th in New York!
- Dominicanaonline Videos:
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March - April, 2016
Spotlight On
- Video: Dominicans You Should Know!
Yunel Cruz: Artist, Entrepreneur and Protector of the Environment - Fernando Villalona and Milly Quezada Dazzle the Audiences of Miami and New York for the First Dominican Get Togethers of 2016
- Promoting Environmental Awareness at the DCEFF
- Celebrating Recycled Art in NYC!
Upcoming Events
- Discussing Climate Change Effects While Enjoying the Value of Life
- Enjoy a Journey Through the Wonders of the Dominican Republic in the Pages of Lo Domincano/All Things Dominican
- A Trip to the Caribbean in One Day: Dominican Republic in Passport DC 2016
- Video: Dominicans You Should Know!
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January - February, 2016
Spotlight On
- Video: Dominicans You Should Know!
Mino Lora: Acting to Empower Our Community - Don’t miss the Dominican Night at the DCEFF!
- Globo Verde Dominicano Award is now open for submissions
- Making Dominicans Proud: ALL THINGS DOMINICAN I LO DOMINICANO Book launched in New York and Santo Domingo
Upcoming Events
- Dominican Night at the DC Environmental Film Festival (DCEFF)
- GFDD/Funglode to Host UN Panel Discussion on the Dominican Republic’s Efforts to Reduce Violence against Women and Promote Gender Empowerment
- Fernando Villalona: hymn to women
- Video: Dominicans You Should Know!
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November - December, 2015
Spotlight On
- Video: Dominicans You Should Know!
Xiomara Fortuna: Singing from the Heart - GRT Welcomes Margaret Myers, Discussion on Chinese-Latin America Relations
- Dominican Film Showcases in NY and D.C. Bring Laughs and Excitement
- Business Students Connect over Dominican Culture at Babson College GDAE Program
Upcoming Events
- University of Rhode Island Winter Political Science Program Hosted by InteRDom in Santo Domingo, DR
- The Year-Round Environmental Film Screening Program will screen two movies from the 2015 DREFF edition in collaboration with the ITSC
- International Exchange Programs Representatives to Participate in the Rutgers University 2016 Internship & Summer Job Fair in Newark, NJ
- Video: Dominicans You Should Know!
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September - October, 2015
Spotlight On
- Video: Executive Director, Natasha Despotovic, talks with Ambassador Leonidas Rosa Bautista, Vice President of the Committee on Hemispheric Security of the Permanent Council of the OAS
- Don’t miss the Latest GFDD Publication- Lo Dominicano | All Things Dominican!
- Golf Tournaments Bring Together Sponsors, Friends
- Garbage or Resource? A Dominican Republic Experience in India and San Francisco
Upcoming Events
- DREFF and Alliance Française of Santo Domingo Promote Environmental Awareness in France
- University of Pennsylvania’s International Opportunities Fair
- Dominican Film Showcase to screen Código Paz in NYC
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July - August, 2015
Spotlight On
- Video: Dominican You Should Know! – Aris y Raymond Comprés: Los Hermanos Restaurant
- DREFF 2015 Boasts Over 35 Films, 30 Venues, 40 Special Guests and More
- July Global Roundtable Hosts Head of the Environmental Law, Policy and Good Governance Program at OAS
- Garbage or Resouce? Selected in Two More Film Festivals
Upcoming Events
- Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) in its Fifth Edition!
- VI and VII GFDD Golf Tournament
- GFDD / FUNGLODE at the 9th Edition of the Dominican Book Fair in New York City
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May - June, 2015
Spotlight On
- Video: Dominican You Should Know! – Crisoire Zorrilla de Reid and Her Chocolate Factory
- June Global Roundtable Discusses Climate Finance, Reducing Emissions
- Two Memorable Dominican Get Togethers with Fernando Villalona and Pavel Nuñez
- You still have time to heat up your resume with an internship in the Caribbean this fall!
Upcoming Events
- Join GFDD and UNIBE for a screening of La Montaña
- GFDD-Funglode Golf Classic to be Held on July 20th
- Globo Verde Dominicano Award 2015 Registration Open until July 24th!
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March - April, 2015
Spotlight On
- Video: Dominican You Should Know! – Fernando Báez: “Filmmaking is a virus that has been passed on generation after generation in our family”
- Listen Up! New Audiobook Covers Sustainable Development and Green Economy in the Dominican Republic!
- A Magical Evening with Xiomara Fortuna at the DGT
- Discussing Green Growth at April´s Global Roundtables
Upcoming Events
- CoNGO and GFDD Invite you to Honor the United Nations on its 70th Anniversary
- Join GFDD for a Dominican Get Together with Fernando Villalona!
- DGT with Pavel Núñez: Music, an Art for Telling Stories
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January - February, 2015
Spotlight On
- Video: Dominican You Should Know! – Iván Gómez: “We all have a mountain to climb”
- Take a Look to Our Renovated GFDD Global Roundtable Issues Blog!
- Garbage or Resource? A Dominican Republic Experience –Now You Can Watch Online!
- Do you want to be a filmmaker in the DR? Apply to York Film Academy through GFDD/Fungode and Get Your Discount!
Upcoming Events
- Panel Discussion and Networking Session: Preparing for your Career in Business
- Presentation of Research Study “The Elimination of Violence against Women” at the UN during CSW 59
- Dominican Night at EFF in DC
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November - December, 2014
Spotlight On
- Video: The Importance of Social Cohesion for Economic Prosperity – GFDD’s Global Roundtable with UN Alliance of Civilizations’ Director
- Hundreds Enjoy Dominican Films in Washington, D.C.
- Former President of the Dominican Republic Stresses Dominican Sovereignty before the Inter-American System of Human Rights
- First Discussion on the Impact of the Film Industry on Dominican Socio-economic Development
Upcoming Events
- Discussing “Financing for Development Post-2015”
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September - October, 2014
Spotlight On
- Video: Closing Ceremony of the IV Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF)
- An Enthusiastic Audience Enjoyed this Year’s Dominican Book Fair in NY
- Johnny Ventura and Rafael Solano Open their Hearts to the Dominican Diaspora at the DGT in Miami
Upcoming Events
- GFDD to screen Orgullo de mi Tierra: “Descubre Puerto Plata” in New York City
- Dominican Film Showcase in Washington, D.C.
- Panel Discussion: “The Film Industry in the Dominican Republic as an engine of socio-economic development” in Washington, D.C.
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July - August, 2014
Spotlight On
- Video: IV Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF). September 10-14, 2014.
- Total success! 4th GFDD Golf Tournament surpasses expectations
- GFDD participates in the 65th Annual UN DPI/NGO Conference
Upcoming Events
- IV Annual DR Environmental Film Festival (DREFF)
- Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program at the University of Pennsylvania
- United Nations Climate Summit 2014: Catalyzing Action
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May - June, 2014
Spotlight On
- Video: Geo Ripley on Dominican cultural richness
- Third award and counting! GFDD Short Film Wins at the Reef Renaissance Film Festival
- Globo Verde Dominicano Award accepting entries until July 25, 2014!
Upcoming Events
- 4th GFDD Golf Tournament
- 65th Annual UN DPI/NGO Conference
- IV Annual DR Environmental Film Festival (DREFF)
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March - April, 2014
Spotlight On
- An Evening with Internationally Renowned Musicians, Ventura and Solano: Looking Back on their Lives, Careers and Musical Inspiration
- Rafael Solano Waxing Lyrical About Dominican Music
Upcoming Events
- GFDD to Showcase Projects and Programs at Santo Domingo’s XVII International Book Fair
- DREFF joins the III Edition of the International Autodidactic Photography Festival in Cuba
- GFDD and FUNGLODE to Partner on Cultural Tourism Event
- United Nations Panel Focuses on Evolving Investment Fund Landscape in DR Capital Markets
- Dominican Film Showcase at Symphony Space
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January - February, 2014
Spotlight On
- GFDD Documentary Short Espousing the Value of Garbage Wins at Green Lens Environmental Film Festival
- President Fernández Recognized Estiven Rodríguez, a source of Dominican Pride in the United States
Upcoming Events
- Commission on Status of Women – 58th session
- Proud Dominican Musicians, Solano and Ventura, Look Back on Their Lives, Careers and Musical Successes at the Dominican Get-Togethers in the Big Apple
- The Conference of Non Governmental Organizations Convenes at General Assembly
- GFDD and FUNGLODE Launch Research and Ideas African Diaspora Book in English Language
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November - December, 2013
Spotlight On
- Dominican Students Excel at Ivy League University through GFDD Global Academic Exchange Program
- Season of Giving
Upcoming Events
- Eco-Huertos Program Carries out Garden Creation Workshops
- InteRDom Hosts Nursing and Political Science Students in its URI- Winter Program
- Global Foundation for Democracy and Development and Propagas Foundation convene a United Nations Side Event and Panel Discussion
- Latin America and Caribbean Regional Conference on Financing for Development with UBUNTU
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August - October, 2013
Spotlight On
- GFDD and FUNGLODE Joins Dominicans To Celebrate Pedro Mir’s Life and Work in the Big Apple
- Encapsulating Dominican Republic’s beauty, richness, great cultural diversity and traditions, GFDD’s 2014 Calendar “All Things Dominican” is now available on-line and in print!
Upcoming Events
- DREFF to participate in 20th Environmental Film Festival (FICMA-Barcelona)
- Global Dominican Academic Exchange at Yale University
- GFDD and FUNGLODE to Attend XIII IDB Civil Society Meeting
- George Washington University, School of Graduate Studies in Political Management Offers a seminar in Spanish entitled: Seminario de Comunicación Política y Campañas: “Estrategias para Ganar y Gobernar”
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May - July, 2013
Spotlight On Latin American UN Ambassadors
- Mexican Ambassador Discusses the Country’s Critical Role in UN Processes, Climate Change Issues, and Financing for Development
- Ambassador of Venezuela Speaks at GFDD and FUNGLODE’s Global Roundtable about His Country, Post-Chavez
Upcoming Events
- Global Roundtable with President-Elect of United Nations General Assembly, John Ashe
- Dominican Republic Environment Film Festival
- Exposition of Caribbean Conservation Photographer, Eladio Fernández
- Literary Gathering in Association with the Commission of Dominican Culture in honor of the 4th Dominican Book Fair in New York
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March - May, 2013
Spotlight On
- Dominican Film Showcase
- EcoHuertos
- Global Roundtable
Upcoming Events
- Educational Innovation Forum
- Screening of the Documentary Film Bag it! followed by Recycled Art Workshop
- Dominican Get-together in the Big Apple
- Pico Duarte Student Certification
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January - March, 2013
Spotlight On
- Global Roundtable
- Globo Verde Dominicano Contest
- New Perspectives Photo Exhibit
Upcoming Events
- DC Environmental Film Festival
- 5th Educational Expedition to Pico Duarte
- Book and Culture Fair Collaboration
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December, 2012
Spotlight On
- Season of Giving
- Calendar 2013
- Exhibit Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment
Upcoming Events
- Dominican Get-Together in Allentown, PA
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October - November, 2012
Spotlight On
- The First Annual Student Expedition to Pico Duarte
Upcoming Events
- Presentation of the Results of Fundación Vida Azul’s “2012 Coastal Clean-Up Report”
- Dominican Get-Together in Allentown, PA
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August - September, 2012
Spotlight On
- GFDD Launches Google Earth Tour of the Coastal and Marine Ecosystems of the Dominican Republic
Upcoming Events
- Second Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival
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June - July, 2012
Spotlight On
- The Dominican Women’s Development Center
Upcoming Events
- Photo Exhibit “New Perspectives: Dominican Republic” at Primary School 24 in Brooklyn
- Panel on Environmental Education Tool, Ocean in Google Earth, at Rio + 20
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April - May, 2012
Spotlight On
- Dominican Get-Togethers Go to Miami
Upcoming Events
- DR Environmental Film Festival Will Organize Educational Expedition to Pico Duarte
- Get-Together in the Big Apple with Dominican Professional Swimmer and Humanitarian, Marcos Díaz
- GFDD Will Bring Acclaimed Photo Exhibit to Seoul, South Korea
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January - March, 2012
Spotlight On
- IX Annual International Book and Culture Fair
Upcoming Events
- InteRDom Will Participate in 2012 AAPLAC Conference
- GFDD Will Represent Virtual Educa Caribe at Virtual Educa 2012 in Suriname
- InteRDom Announces Internship Certification Seminar
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December 2011 - March, 2012
Spotlight On
- The new GFDD Brochure is now available electronically!
Upcoming Events
- Participation in Annual Meeting of the American Historical Association
- GFDD and FUNGLODE to Screen Environment-themed Film Bag It in January 2012
- GFDD and FUNGLODE to celebrate Caribbean Baseball series
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October - December, 2011
Spotlight On
- Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF)
Upcoming Events
- FUNGLODE and GFDD to host Economic Forum “Economic Perspectives and Challenges for Central America and the Caribbean in the Global Economy”
- GFDD and FUNGLODE Presents its Publications at Dominican Book Fair, October 7-9 at Boricua College
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May - July, 2011
Spotlight On
- Dominican Artists in New York
Upcoming Events
- Discussion on the “Role of Think tanks, Foundations and Philanthropy in Democratic Development”
- High-Level Conference “The Presence of Africa in the Caribbean, the Antilles and the United States”
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January - April, 2011
Spotlight On
- GFDD/FUNFLODE Fellows Program make new Strides
Upcoming Events
- Virual Educa Mexico 2011
- Workshop
- Dominican Film Week at the OAS
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