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.