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Philanthropy Abroad

The website www.onphilanthropy.com has already published the first two segments in a five part series on philanthropy outside the US. The first went up last month, and discusses the importance of foreign-based philanthropy in a world where a great number of poor countries are experiencing high levels of economic growth. Today's installment discusses philanthropy in Latin America. Both posts are pretty long. The second is particularly useful. It outlines the four major sources of philanthropy in the region. They will sound quite similar to sources everywhere, but Onphlanthropy gives the important details.

1. The Catholic Church

2. Foundations – which we would think of as NGOs that provide public services

3. Wealthy individuals

4.  Corporations – the fastest changing philanthropic sector in the region.

 

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Kevin Dean

Kevin Dean is a graduate student pursuing a master's degree in international conflict management and humanitarian emergencies at Georgetown University. Before returning to school in Fall 2006, he spent six years working in the former Soviet Union - most of that time spent in Central Asia. He has managed a diverse range of international development programs for the US State Department and USAID. He has also consulted for several UN agencies and international NGOs, and is fluent in Russian. Kevin is originally from Des Moines, Iowa and studied Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies at the University of Iowa.