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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