Wow, we are off to Malawi Africa to
attend the International Permaculture Convergence (IPC9), hope we have a
chance to meet this young man. It is an example of what the world,
especially the "3rd World" countries have to teach us with
their ingenuity. Hope you enjoy this post.
Margie & Wes, SB Permaculture Network (blog will be on IPC9
website,
www.ipc9.org)
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At age 14, in poverty and famine, a Malawian boy
built a windmill to power his family's home. Now at 22, William
Kamkwamba, shares in his own words the moving tale of invention that
changed his life.
The Boy Who Harnessed the
Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope, by William
Kamkwamba
William Kamkwamba recounts his mission to
overcome famine and poverty in his village by building a windmill from a
picture in a library book.
On The Daily Show:
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed-october-7-2009/william-kamkwamba
On TED Conference talks:
http://www.ted.com/talks/william_kamkwamba_on_building_a_windmill.html
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/william_kamkwamba_how_i_harnessed_the_wind.html
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Anonymous