WaPo columnist Sanchez wonders if celebs’ charitable work is effective

Washington Post columnist Marcela Sanchez’ column today delved into the effects of private charities to combat poverty and inequality in Latin America. Sanchez described the problems surrounding government sending against inequality, and praised the efforts of notables such as Shakira, Alejandro Sanz, and Carlos Slim in forming ALAS- a private charity designed to help the poor with a special emphasis on children and education.

Links- Washington Post, Latina.com, ALAS Foundation

Image- YaleGlobal (Poor children at a Buenos Aires garbage dump)

Tags- Latin America, poverty, commentary