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In the fourth installation of Philanthropy Thinker, Florencia Roitstein, co founder and Director of Ellas: Women & Philanthropy assesses why Latin American philanthropy is falling short and why the concept of ‘sharing philanthropy’ is urgently needed.
‘What is the place for Latin American philanthropy in the absence of both strong welfare states and competitive capitalism? It seems that business leaders in Latin America are conspicuous by their absence when considering their philanthropic role. ‘
Roitstein writes, ‘We need to imagine Latin American philanthropy as a movement that has no offices, no assets of its own, but which millions of volunteers and mobilizes billions in money and local resources for the common good.’ Continue reading