Philanthropy and Social Change in Latin America

Author: Edited by Cynthia Sanborn and Felipe Portocarrero
Theme: Philanthropy
Year: 2005

Latin America is a profoundly philanthropic region with deeply rooted traditions of solidarity with the less fortunate. Recently, different forms of philanthropy are emerging in the region, often involving community organization and social change. This volume brings together groundbreaking perspectives on such diverse themes as corporate philanthropy, immigrant networks, and new grant-making and operating foundations with corporate, family and community origins.