The shy boy from Malawi, William Kamkwamba, who became a global sensation after he taught himself to build a windmill to power his family’s shack, visited with Jon Stewart on the Daily Show last night.
Watch the charming interview below, about how he transformed his family and village with his electric windmill made out of junk. His new book on Amazon is called, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. Click also to read his blog.
Mr. Kamkwamba is a delightful, amazing person!
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