Brazilian philanthropy is not a new phenomenon. Since the Portuguese colonized Brazil as a Catholic society in the 1500s, charity has been part of the Brazilian culture. Catholic non-profit organizations became the sole providers of quality education and health services in the country for many years.
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Kisil, M. (2007). Brazil. In: Anheier, H.K., Simmons, A., Winder, D. (eds) Innovation in Strategic Philanthropy. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-34253-5_2
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