Moving Windmills: The William Kamkwamba story

[thefoureyedgirl]

Amazingly wonderful!!

[kaocsaephan]

I'm 21 and I can say that we need more young people like this in the world. Unfortunately, though, we have a lot of distractions nowadays, such as internet, video games, and so much idiotic drama/fads. A lot of talented people who may have possessed talent similar to that of William's go untapped because, well, they falter. Great job, William. You make me proud!

[vancouverizer]

You should see the picture of the circuit breaker he hand made as well. That it actually functions is quite amazing and very impressive. Know anybody that's hand crafted their own magnetic circuit breaker using nails, wire and wood?

[pras48108]

very inspiring!!

[mchchicago78]

great story. would like to hear more.

[soundtown187]

Incredible.

Hats off to you!

[huntre58]

I just saw you on Jon Stewart's "Daily Show". Amazing story. I can't wait to get your book. Thank you.

[caifan200]

Inspiring =)...

[dimslexus]

Merci Juste d'être....

[empathy97]

This guy didn't have the resources to build the windmill because he was poor but he was determined. When there's a will there's always a way.

[ZOA360]

Keep at it. For the earth and people

[KapetanOrgazmo]

Good job Willian i did mine at age of 14 too but i could only power my remote control batteries :D

This is awesome, u did some amazing job and inspirational job ;)

[electrog5]

its great, inspiring story

[robelicit]

h3y this guy is the future---it's kids like him that we need to support with education & resources =][=

[WunderMaus]

I am so proud of this young man. He is an inspiration to humanity.

[barkcanvas]

Inspiring! I want to know more about William.

[CZARofLA]

it is not the windmill that fascinates me, but rather the dynamo and transformer that really makes he awe struck...

[jonicsurfer]

Sei un grande William, continua così! Questo documentario mi ha bagnato gli occhi di gioia, da molta speranza

[shantisvasti]

greetings from poland William, good works :)

[IMTolerated]

I am grateful for the randomness of fortune that had me being born into a suburban, middle class family, on soil free of war, in a country filled with unimaginable wealth, where something as simple as a light bulb is taken for granted.

Yet, in some ways I envy Mr. Kamkwamba. The pure wonder in his eyes when he arrives in New York makes me long for the same. By taking so much for granted, we miss out on the child-like, innocent joy that comes with exploration and discovery.

[TimeLord6646]

you couldnt have said it better!

[DonDomel]

Respect !

[bybeto]

Amazing history! This guy is really cool and smart.

[Gypsyjiver]

Tears of joy. I am so proud to be African. This is what it's all about.

[riteshspj]

Hats off

[sweetandtasty]

William is my new hero!

His big dreams and big efforts created positive change and an entirely new lifestyle.

[AMVST]

Power to the people!!

[nheairlv]

It's people like him that make we want to work harder and do something with my life.

[kamiraa]

Awesome, good luck sir!

[NollieFlipX]

Man this is epic, I mean, building a Windmill on our countries would be awesome, though we usually have founds, material and knowledge at hand. His efforts are remakable, can´t believe some people around here don´t even try to reach what they want. William you are an example for us all. Best future for you man! Good luck with the Wind Farms.

[Fellwalker2007]

No, he also built an electrical distribution and managemetn system. Could you do it without referring to text books.

[zippadeedooday]

Actually he used textbooks. Right at the beginning he says that.

It's still impressive that all he used were textbooks, though.

[eddykingfour]

William seems cool.

[TheRemorseful]

I wish rest of the world could build windmills.

Teach us, Africa! :(

[frankmagro]

God bless you my dear!!!!! You're intelligent!!!! :)

[Careah]

Too bad this has to be a special story. If only there were more people like this guy, Africa would be a better place. Try to imagine how it is to be this guy. To grow up with limited knowledge and means. Respect, even if it is somewhat simple in our eyes

[systemerror11]

Yup, built it out of garbage with no formal schooling.

Try it and let us know how it goes.

[systemerror11]

Awesome!

Now if only the laws in my township would allow me to have a professionally built, professionally installed windmill.

I will be forwarding this video and a copy of the book to my legislature. Im hoping it inspires them as much as it did me.

Keep making a difference!

[generatorblue]

William, I know all about people improvising with discarded material. I think that you should seek the company of young builders from all over the world and exchange ideas. Try to build with parts that can easily be found in Malawi. I know that you have more ideas in your head than that windmill. The real dropouts are people who are planning to leave our planet while parts of it are still in the dark. If you build with parts that can be bought, you will create jobs. I expect more from you. PRP

[LittleJon2000]

It's easy for someone in the developed world to spout ideologies like this. Try thinking that way in a country with little or no infrastructure.

What would you have become had you been born in rural Malawi?

It was government that allowed us to become more than a collection of waring tribes. Sure, too much government is bad, but generalizations that take things to an extreme just show how naive some people are.

As in most things, the middle road is best. Ideologies usually lead to disaster.

[PaulHassing]

Utterly fabulous. Thank you, William. :)

[simp1eone]

Why hasnt Oprah showcased this guy. This story needs to be told everywhere.

[OrganicNation]

What an amazing young man - we wish him the best!

[glapus317]

I'm reading his book "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" and it's even better than the video. He's amazing - am so glad that his story is being told.

[reignsupreme]

Awesome video. Shows you what you can accomplish with the little you have.

[jangkro]

This story is awe-inspiring. If you think you have it hard, someone else out there has it harder than you. So we need to stop complaining and give GOD thanks for the simple pleasures we have in life. It also shows things can be acheived if you make sacrifices and put your mind to it. This has inspired me.

[jmh11962]

William,you are an inspiration to all of mankind!

[micks11]

Awesome work. This is stuff that our leading African universities are unable to even initiate yet a school dropout does it. Bravo!

[robertodanga]

This is amazing and a very inspiring story.

You realize how much we loose because of poverty and missed opportunity.This young man did not allow those to impede his dreams.

This is a must see for all young people.

May the Lord bless this young man.

[tech4156]

finally a non-corrupt african using his brain and creating something, and it was from reading his books. He could be like the inventor of fiber-optics (mensah)

[therealtalk3]

That was an amazing piece. It shows what we can all do if we have the resources.

[diggersstory]

We all can amaze our world but there are some like William who inspire us to discover what we can do to make a difference. Reaching out to others brings forth our full potential...who knows where it will take us.

[gchrisgeary]

its amazing!! iXanderz u are so off!! u hav no idea the problems in africa!! hes my hero!!

[chwaltman]

ive met him...an amazing guy...truly amazing and inspirational

[itamarboom]

u r my idol

[aycd1989]

All my people it's time to raise up. Go Africa

[jenndorfy]

I had the chance to meet him today, he was a truely inspiring young man! And so modest! He dropped out of school because the country went through a famine where people were starving to death, and many of his family member came near to death. They could no longer pay the fee, so he found a way he could help his family, and himself by building a light he could read by. Then everything bloomed from there... he will be attending school next year. But right now hes enjoying chicago:)

[exprinced2000]

Very well composed, an inspiring story for the masses, heartfelt by all, I'm sure!

Excellent work!

[badassgail]

I love this! Truly inspiring!

[Sandrakane95]

awesome work you are doing....I wish u the best!!!

[lightshadow22]

He's fucking awesome. I wish I was like him.

[Recorderman]

Great job, Will, keep up the great work and doing your best!

[bkrboy]

great dude...

bon chance

[keygbay]

Good for him! I hope he does it!

[krupple]

Not fair to call him a dropout, as he just couldn't afford schooling.

[iXanderz]

Regardless of reason, he stopped going to school. He's a dropout, but a brilliant one at that.

[zekils]

genius

[silverfish117]

awesome

[miltonmaso]

it's inspiring, i was following your story and i thought it was more than head-turning... itz symbolical to all the potential in Africa. I hope the academy in South Africa helps you achieve your dream... Godspeed!!!

[haywoode19]

Good luck William!!! You are the man!

-Brad

[goldintheair]

Hi William,

I always enjoy your blog (whenever you update it) and love listening to you speak. Your beautiful accent and sincerity are a pleasure to encounter. Congratulations on your scholarship, too! You have the tools at hand to change a lot.  Take care. :)