Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. This week we are listening to William Kamkwamba. At age 14, living in poverty and famine in Malawi, he built a windmill from spare parts and scrap to power his family’s home. Now in his twenties, he speaks at TED for the second time and shares in his own words the moving tale of creativity, determination, and invention that changed his life.

Kamkwamba’s life is detailed in the book “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” as well as the film, “William and the Windmill.”

How does William Kamkwamba’s story make you feel about the challenges you face?

Until next time,
Cynthia Patton