Founded over 25 years ago by former President of the Dominican Republic Dr. Leonel Fernández, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing education, leadership, research, and sustainable development across the Dominican Republic, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the diaspora. Through its unique ability to convene leaders across the public, private, academic, and philanthropic sectors, GFDD has positioned itself as a platform that transforms dialogue into action connecting ideas, institutions, and strategic partnerships to generate long-term impact. In collaboration with JABOY Productions, GFDD is bringing this same vision to the Dominican Legacy Gala: a highly curated platform designed to celebrate excellence, strengthen meaningful relationships, and create opportunities for collaboration among influential leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and changemakers shaping the future of the Dominican diaspora and the region.
