July 7th 2023.
William Kamkwamba is a Malawi native who found power, both literally and metaphorically, in the face of adversity. At just 14-years-old, he created a windmill out of spare parts to provide electricity to his village. His dedication and curiosity led to the publishing of his best-selling memoir, “The Boy who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Current of Electricity and Hope” in 2009.
Kamkwamba’s village was greatly affected by a drought in the early 2000s. This left his family with limited resources and financial opportunities, making it difficult to pay for his education. Despite the lack of resources, Kamkwamba was determined to find a solution to one of his family’s most pressing issues. His audacity and success led him to become a renowned figure in the technological and sustainability space.
Today, Kamkwamba is a TED Talk speaker and the co-creator of the Moving Windmills Project. The project’s mission is to bring young people together to form a community of change-makers. Through mentorship and workshops hosted at an innovation center, Kamkwamba hopes the youth members can imagine and foster designs to advance the infrastructure of their country.
Kamkwamba is committed to emphasizing renewable and homegrown resources, something he has experienced first hand. His focus on electric power sources will also extend to farming and vehicles, connecting brilliant minds from all over and providing lifelong tools and tactics to ensure that their communities thrive.
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