Philanthropy and Giving in Brazil

Giving Tuesday inspires generosity and highlights the importance of philanthropy around the world, including in Brazil. In this episode of "Brazil (is not) for beginners," host Isaac Matzner interviews Leonardo Letelier, Founder & CEO of Sitawi Finance for Good. They discuss Brazil’s philanthropic landscape, its history and trends.

Leo talks about his background in engineering and consulting, leading to his creation of Sitawi, an impact investing and philanthropic organization. The conversation covers:

· Sitawi's innovative grants-to-loans model and its evolution into a crowd-lending platform for social entrepreneurs.

· The culture of charitable giving in Brazil, contrasting it with other countries like the US and England.

· The unique challenges and opportunities within Brazil's philanthropic landscape regarding corporate social responsibility (CSR), the importance of environmental and educational initiatives.

· Practical advices for foreigners interested in giving in Brazil.

· And lots more…

If you’d like to make a donation to Sitawi this Giving Tuesday, please visit: https://sitawi.net

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