The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister institution in the Dominican Republic,Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), shared yesterday, Wednesday 10, with international guests of the IV edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), who were treated to a dinner at the TravesíasRestaurant, located in the heart of Santo Domingo, and specializing in local Dominican food with gourmet fusion.

Prior to the celebration, guests and organizers of the Film Festival enjoyed the official opening of the DREFF, held at thePalacio del Cine de Ágora Mall in Santo Domingo, with the participation of over 20 international personalities of the environment, about 30 national experts, DREFF advisors in the country, and the general public committee. President of GFDD and FUNGLODE, Dr. Leonel Fernández, attended the opening ceremony, as well as Mrs. Natasha Despotovic, GFDD Executive Director, who welcomed everyone.

Filmmakers, producers and organizers of the DREFF enjoyed a pleasant evening, where they exchanged ideas and joyfully celebrated the beginning of a new edition of the DREFF in this its 4th edition, further reinforcing its commitment to the environment and public awareness through special activities, workshops and film showing in cities across the country during the five-day event.

GFDD aims to raise awareness and deepen understanding of environmental problems worldwide among the Dominican public. However, with the DREFF, GFDD also promotes and even celebrates the beauty and diversity of the natural heritage of the Dominican Republic, offering an insight into the attitudes and actions that ultimately contribute to their recognition, conservation and sustainable use .

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