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  • GFDD celebrates its annual GFDD Tournament with a twist

    September 27, 2023 - The president of Funglode and GFDD, Dr. Leonel Fernández, headed the opening and closing ceremonies held during the Tournament which highlighted the participation of Hall of Famer, Juan Marichal, and Albert Pujols, Dominican Major League Baseball star. Caldwell, NEW JERSEY.- The 19th Annual GFDD Golf Tournament reunited over 100 participants on the prestigious Green Brook Country Club. The fund-raising event was held to benefit GFDD... Continue Reading >

  • Successful Celebration of the 18th Annual GFDD Golf Tournament at the Miami Beach Golf Club

    March 14, 2023 - The president of Funglode and GFDD, Dr. Leonel Fernández, headed the opening and award ceremonies held during the 18th annual GFDD Golf Tournament which, this time, highlighted the participation of Albert Pujols, Dominican Major League Baseball star. FLORIDA, United States.- The 18th Annual GFDD Golf Tournament was held with great success this Monday, March 13, 2023,... Continue Reading >

  • Funglode and GFDD Celebrate in Miami their XVI Golf Tournament with Great Success

    April 19, 2022 - MIAMI. – The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (Funglode) and its sister institution in the United States, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), celebrated with tremendous success the XVI GFDD 2022 Golf Tournament. The former President of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández – and current president of the GFDD and Funglode... Continue Reading >

  • GFDD is proud to announce its 15th Golf Tournament in North Caldwell, NJ

    July 16, 2021 - The Global Foundation for Democracy & Development is proud to announce its 15th Golf Tournament to be held on September 20th, 2021, in Green Brook Country Club, North Caldwell, NJ. Don’t miss the chance to support the cause! Beginning at 10:00 a.m., the day’s festivities kick off with brunch and quality time perfecting your swing... Continue Reading >

  • Fundraising, Good Times at the 14th Annual GFDD Golf Tournament

    September 24, 2019 - Glen Head, NY – On Monday, September 23 the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) hosted the 14th GFDD Golf Tournament at Glen Head Country Club in Glen Head, New York. During a day full of golf, high-ranking officials, industry leaders, business executives, and influential members of the Dominican community came together to compete and fundraise... Continue Reading >

  • Hole in One! GFDD Celebrates Successful Golf Tournament

    March 13, 2019 - On Monday, March 11th 2019, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) celebrated its 13th Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament at the Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne course in Florida. After the kick off brunch and quality time perfecting their swing on the driving range, more than 120 golfers participated in the ceremonial shotgun start with... Continue Reading >

  • Leonel Fernández Heads Annual GFDD New York Golf Tournament Awards Ceremony

    September 24, 2018 - The former President of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, headed the annual golf tournament organized in the United States by the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD). The awards ceremony was held at the Glen Head Country Club, in Glen Head, NY. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T9FnFkpdAA As in past years one of baseball’s greatest legends, Dominican... Continue Reading >

  • Join Us for the 12th Annual GFDD Golf Tournament

    August 13, 2018 - GFDD/Funglode will be hosting its 12th Annual GFDD Golf Tournament in New York at the Glen Head Country Club and cordially invites all interested golfers to participate! The Golf Tournament, now in its 12th version, is an annual fundraiser which aims to benefit many projects and programs that the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD)... Continue Reading >

  • Sun, Fun and Team Work in the 11th GFDD Golf Tournament in Miami

    March 6, 2018 - On Monday, March 5, 2018, the GFDD held its 11th traditional golf tournament. The Miami edition was held at the impressive Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne with the participation of more than 90 players who enjoyed a beautiful day of golf. The ceremonial kicks off was headed by Juan Marichal, the first Dominican to enter... Continue Reading >

  • The Sunshine State welcomes the 11th edition of the GFDD Golf Tournament

    January 24, 2018 - The Global Foundation for Democracy & Development is proud to announce its 11th Golf Tournament to be held on March 5th, 2018 in Miami, Florida. This year’s tournament will take participants to the breathtaking views of Miami’s Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne. Don’t miss the chance to support the cause! Beginning at 10:00 a.m., the... Continue Reading >

  • GFDD/Funglode: Driving, Chipping, and Putting for Sustainable Development in the Dominican Republic

    September 26, 2017 - Convened by the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development, GFDD/Funglode, more than one hundred golfers came together on a beautiful, sunny, and warm September day to take part in the organization’s 10th Golf Tournament. This year, players returned to the peace and elegance of the Devereaux Emmet designed Glen Head Country Club, one of the... Continue Reading >

  • GFDD Announces 2017 Golf Tournaments

    July 14, 2017 - The Global Foundation for Democracy & Development is proud to announce its 10th and 11th Golf Tournaments to be held on September 25th and November 13th in New York and Florida, respectively. This year’s tournaments will take participants to Long Island’s historic Glen Head Country Club and to the breathtaking views of Miami’s Crandon Golf... Continue Reading >

  • Philanthropists, Athletes and Artists Support GFDD through the Golf Tournament

    November 22, 2016 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) celebrated the “IX GFDD Golf Tournament” on November 21st at Deering Bay Country Club in Coral Gables, Florida, with a total of 85 players. Dr. Leonel Fernández, President of the foundation attended the award ceremony gala, where he gave the 1st net and 1st gross awards, alongside... Continue Reading >

  • Global Foundation for Democracy and Development Hosts the IX GFDD Golf Tournament in Miami

    November 15, 2016 - The GFDD Golf Tournament will take place on November 21, 2016 at Deering Bay Country Club. The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) celebrates the “IX GFDD Golf Tournament” on November 21st at Deering Bay Country Club in Coral Gables, Florida. The IX Golf Tournament GFDD 2016 was created to foster social, economic, democratic... Continue Reading >

  • GFDD Hosts its 8th Golf Tournament to Support Sustainable Socioeconomic Development in the Region

    September 26, 2016 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) celebrated its 8th Golf Tournament this past Monday, September 26 at the prestigious Glen Head Country Club in Long Island, New York. The purpose of this event was to raise funds in benefit of the multiple programs and initiatives put into action by GFDD in the Dominican... Continue Reading >

  • Join Us for the 8th GFDD Golf Tournament on September 26th in New York!

    June 2, 2016 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode) are pleased to announce the 8th edition of its GFDD Golf Tournament that will take place, once again, at the prestigious Glen Head Country Club in Glen Head, New York on Monday, September 26th. As a tradition, former Major League Baseball... Continue Reading >

  • VII Golf Tournament Brings Together GFDD Supporters and Friends in Miami

    October 24, 2015 - More than 70 players joined us yesterday for our VII GFDD Golf Tournament, celebrated at the Turnberry Isle Golf course in Miami, Florida. Dr. Leonel Fernández, President of GFDD/Funglode, Mr. Juan Marichal, Major League Baseball great, and Natasha Despotovic, GFDD Executive Director, gave the welcoming remarks and kicked off the tournament. The tournament, already a... Continue Reading >

  • Over 100 Players Join GFDD/Funglode VI Golf Classic

    September 22, 2015 - More than 100 golf players participated yesterday in the 6th Golf Tournament at Glen Head Country Club in New York. In a relaxed atmosphere, the players enjoyed perfect weather for playing golf and a day full of activities that culminated with a gala dinner attended by the President of GFDD and Funglode, Dr. Leonel Fernández.... Continue Reading >

  • GFDD/Funglode VI Golf Classic to be Held September 21th

    September 16, 2015 - The Golf Tournament will be held on September 21, 2015 at Glen Head Country Club (New York, September 16, 2015) This event helps benefit GFDD/Funglode and its programs which support social, economic and democratic development in the Dominican Republic. It also serves as a networking opportunity for high-ranking officials, industry leaders, business executives, and celebrities.... Continue Reading >

  • FUNGLODE/GFDD Rejects Donald Trump’s Statements, Suspends Miami Golf Tournament

    July 6, 2015 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), firmly and categorically reject recent statements made by US Republican Presidential Candidate, Donald Trump. We regard them as seriously offensive to Mexican immigrants in the United States and consequently an attack on the entire Latin American and Caribbean community, both within and outside that country. For these... Continue Reading >

  • GFDD/Funglode Golf Classic to be Held This July

    June 1, 2015 - The 6th GFDD/Funglode Golf Tournament will be held on July 20, 2015 at the Trump National Doral- Golden Palm in Miami, Florida. This event helps benefit GFDD/Fungode and its programs which support social, economic and democratic development in the Dominican Republic. It also serves as a networking opportunity for high-ranking officials, industry leaders, business executives,... Continue Reading >

  • Over 100 Golf Players Participated in the 5th GFDD Golf Tournament Held in New York

    September 30, 2014 - More than 100 golf players participated in the 5th Golf Tournament sponsored by the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) at Fresh Meadow Country Club in Long Island, New York, on September 29th. The tournament, which took place in a fun atmosphere and a perfect weather for playing golf, is part of GFDD’s initiatives... Continue Reading >

  • Dominican Baseball Legend Juan Marichal to Be Honorary Starter at GFDD”s 5th Golf Tournament at the Fresh Meadow Country Club in Long Island, NY

    September 17, 2014 - Natasha Despotovic, Executive Director of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), announced that former Major League Baseball Player and long-standing friend of GFDD, Mr. Juan Marichal, will be the Honorary Starter for theFoundation’s5th Golf Tournament, to be celebrated for the 3rd time at the prestigious Fresh Meadow Country Club in Long Island, N.Y.... Continue Reading >

  • GFDD to Celebrate Fifth Golf Tournament at the Fresh Meadow Country Club in Long Island, NY

    September 14, 2014 - On Monday, September 29th, 2014 the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will be celebrating its next golf tournament, at the Fresh Meadow Country Club in Long Island. This event is part of GFDD’s aim  to share with its supporters while it promotes fundraising efforts to continue implementing valuable research, enhancing public understanding, designing public policies, and devising... Continue Reading >

  • The 4th GFDD Golf Tournament Successfully Brings Together Our Supporters

    July 15, 2014 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) celebrated its 4th Golf Tournament with the participation of over 70 players that gathered to play in the prestigious Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Miami, Florida. The tournament, already a GFDD tradition, was attended by leading figures from the philanthropic field, prominent sports figures and other friends who... Continue Reading >

  • GFDD and FUNGLODE Fortifies Ties Between USA and DR through Golf

    October 1, 2013 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic, FUNGLODE, hosted a group of skilled golfers and foundation supporters at its third annual golf tournament at the historic Fresh Meadow Country Club in Great Neck, Long Island. The golfers were joined by Dominican baseball great Mr. Juan Marichal and Honorary GFDD... Continue Reading >

  • GFDD Announces Third Annual Golf Tournament

    September 17, 2013 - On Tuesday, October 1, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will hold its Third GFDD Golf Tournament, celebrated at the historic Fresh Meadow Country Club, located in Lake Success, Long Island, NY. The event, which has become a GFDD tradition, will feature the participation of some 100 players and the special attendance of former... Continue Reading >

  • GFDD’s Second Annual Golf Tournament Establishes Bridges for Ongoing Cooperation

    October 2, 2012 - On Monday, October 1, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) held its second GFDD Golf Tournament, celebrated at the historic Fresh Meadow Country Club, located in Flushings, Queens. The event, which has become a GFDD tradition, featured the participation of 80 players. Guests enjoyed a welcome breakfast before hitting the course for the official... Continue Reading >

  • Global Foundation for Democracy and Development will Host Second Golf Tournament in New York

    September 9, 2012 - On Monday, October 1, 2012, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will host its 2nd GFDD Golf Tournament on the picturesque grounds of the Fresh Meadow Country Club, located in Flushing, Queens. The benefit will help support the numerous projects and programs realized by the Foundation, which seek to foster social, economic and democratic... Continue Reading >

  • GFDD’s 1st Golf Tournament Surpasses Fundraising Expectations; Dominicans around the World to Benefit

    September 22, 2010 - Dr. Leonel Fernández, Honorary President of GFDD, awards the wining team with the 2010 GFDD Cup Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), a foundation that promotes the educational and professional development of future generations of Dominicans throughout the world, and the social, economic and democratic development of the country, united a strong group of... Continue Reading >

  • Baseball Legends Juan Marichal and Orlando Cepeda will Participate in 1st Annual GFDD Golf Tournament

    August 30, 2010 - Major League Baseball greats, Juan Marichal and Orlando Cepeda, will participate in the 1st Annual GFDD Golf Tournament, to take place September 22, 2010 at the historic Saint Andrew’s Golf Club, located in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. The benefit will help support the Foundation’s numerous projects and programs that seek to provide educational and professional opportunities... Continue Reading >

  • Global Foundation for Democracy and Development will Host 1st Annual Golf Tournament in New York

    August 4, 2010 - On September 22, 2010, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will host its 1st Annual Golf Tournament on the picturesque grounds of Saint Andrew’s Golf Club, America’s oldest golf club (1888), located in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. The benefit will help support the numerous projects and programs realized by the Foundation, which seek to foster... Continue Reading >

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