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William Kamkwamba: How I harnessed the wind

At age 14, in poverty and famine, a Malawian boy built a windmill to power his family's home. Now at 22, William Kamkwamba, who speaks at TED, here, for the second time, shares in his own words the moving tale of invention that changed his life.

English
  • Originally Aired September 23, 2009
  • Runtime 6 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network YouTube
  • Created February 24, 2025 by
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