Michael La Vasani grew up in the lap of luxury during the reign of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran. At a very early age, Michael developed a longing to fly, an obsessi...view moreMichael La Vasani grew up in the lap of luxury during the reign of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran. At a very early age, Michael developed a longing to fly, an obsession that nearly cost him his life while living with Buddhist monks in the no-man’s land between China, Nepal, and Tibet.
Michael La Vasani is a quiet philanthropist who has for years traveled extensively in African countries to set up shelters and programs to benefit children—especially homeless children. Having been abandoned himself as a child; Michael knows firsthand the utter helplessness of throw away children.
Michael La Vasani has devoted his life to philanthropic efforts such as digging clean water wells for children of lesser GOD in Africa, providing blankets ( an immense gift from United Airlines) and warm clothing for the homeless in Los Angeles, and giving his time to raise awareness about the prevention of child abuse.
Proceeds from Michael’s Book, SHINIWA, go to the Shiniwa Foundation established to aid helpless children worldwide.view less