Global Foundation for Democracy and Development
Culture & community

Our culture.
Our conversations.
Our connection.

A meeting place for Dominican culture, ideas, and the people who bring them to life.

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Dominican Get-Togethers — program image published by GFDD
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Dominican Get-Togethers

An initiative that
brings us together.

GFDD brings together the Dominican diaspora and friends of the Dominican Republic through film, conversations with cultural figures, and exchanges about issues that matter to our communities.

Rooted in the New York metropolitan area, the program connects people across the Dominican Republic and the United States, celebrating heritage while making space for new perspectives.

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Our focus
01

Celebrate culture

Discover Dominican cinema, creative voices, and the richness of our shared heritage.

02

Exchange ideas

Explore the questions and experiences shaping Dominican communities at home and abroad.

03

Build connections

Connect across borders through dialogue, collaboration, and a shared sense of belonging.

Ideas, people, and their stories.

Explore published program news and past activities in the GFDD archive.

Explore our stories