Diversity

A couple weeks ago Aldo Magazzeni came to ISU to talk about his traveling mercies in Afghanistan, Kenya, Haiti and Mexico.  His main mission is to go to those countries and help them set up water systems, jails, schools, and ect. to help them survive in a better environment.  I learned a lot of interesting things from his stories about all the trips he has been on and all the projects he has done.  Aldo has done so many things for so many people in his life, it is truly touching.

Aldo Magazzeni's saying is "do something".  He was born in Italy and attended Penn. State.  Aldo believes that if you approach people with good intentions and are not there for taking things over and doing them the way you want them done you will be welcome and a lot more likely to receive the assistance you want.  He helped build 500 acres of water systems in Kenya, 16 systems in Afghanistan, and also helped 800 HIV orphans in Kenya along with much, much more.

Hearing stories like his make me want to get out in the world and help those less fortunate than myself.  I envy him for his courage to go over to these countries alone and helping them live better.  Some day I hope to be able to help someone as much as he has.  I am really glad I chose to go in and listen to Aldo Magazzeni tell his story.