Malawian Teen Dropped Out Of School and Built His Own Windmill

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William Kamkwamba, now twenty, was a teenager when he designed and built his own windmill from looking at pictures in a book. In this video he describes how people first thought him crazy, until they saw it power a radio.

William lived in rural Malawi and when his parents were unable to afford the cost of his education, he was forced to drop out of school. Now, he is headed back to continue his studies, and to put in an appearance at Maker Faire Africa.

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5 Comments on this post.
  • Brandon M. Sergent
    6 August 2009 at 1:02 am
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    Bravo!

  • Brandon M. Sergent
    6 August 2009 at 1:02 am
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    Bravo!

  • Brandon M. Sergent
    5 August 2009 at 8:02 pm
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    Bravo!

  • PBL Wolfpack
    19 April 2010 at 7:17 pm
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  • Jamie
    25 December 2011 at 7:10 pm
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    He may be a giant

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