William's father and friend
William and his junkyard windmill
You may be familiar with William Kamkwamba, who as a 14-year old Malawian boy, built a windmill modeled only from a picture he saw in a library book. As a boy, William’s village suffered for seven years from a severe, crop-killing drought. Forced to drop out of school, William dreamed of a way to make something from the only resource he had – wind. From this dream he created his first junkyard windmill, which generated enough energy to power a radio. You can watch his inspiring story unfold in a very moving short documentary.
William’s life has continued to evolve in new and exciting ways. He is currently attending Dartmouth College and created a foundation to help build windmills in Malawi. He is also focused on creating a self-sustaining Malawi, offering secure food, water, and health services and improving access to education. To see what he’s been up to or support his cause check out William’s website! William is definitely a man to watch after building something so life-changing at the age of 14, we are excited to see what he will accomplish next!
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