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07 Sep 2009

7 Sep, 2009  Moving

In late 2006, a Malawian newspaper first wrote about a remarkable young man from a remote rural village north of the capital city.
This is his story.

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  1. glapus317

    2009 Sep 07 1

    I’m reading his …
    I’m reading his book “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” and it’s even better than the video. He’s amazing – am so glad that his story is being told.

  2. thedotmatrixproject

    2009 Sep 07 2

    did you just …
    did you just pollute this amazing story with the healthcare debate?

  3. herrbutzie

    2009 Sep 07 3

    The ultimate DIY …
    The ultimate DIY story. And again proof that you don’t need nor should you rely on government to solve problems. People do it if they are left alone. The best government is the government that governs less.

  4. reignsupreme

    2009 Sep 07 4

    Awesome video. …
    Awesome video. Shows you what you can accomplish with the little you have.

  5. jangkro

    2009 Sep 07 5

    This story is …
    This story is awe-inspiring. If you think you have it hard, someone else out there has it harder than you. So we need to stop complaining and give GOD thanks for the simple pleasures we have in life. It also shows things can be acheived if you make sacrifices and put your mind to it. This has inspired me.

  6. jmh11962

    2009 Sep 07 6

    William,you are an …
    William,you are an inspiration to all of mankind!

  7. micks11

    2009 Sep 07 7

    Awesome work. This …
    Awesome work. This is stuff that our leading African universities are unable to even initiate yet a school dropout does it. Bravo!

  8. robertodanga

    2009 Sep 07 8

    This is amazing and …
    This is amazing and a very inspiring story.
    You realize how much we loose because of poverty and missed opportunity.This young man did not allow those to impede his dreams.
    This is a must see for all young people.
    May the Lord bless this young man.

  9. tech4156

    2009 Sep 07 9

    finally a …
    finally a non-corrupt african using his brain and creating something, and it was from reading his books. He could be like the inventor of fiber-optics (mensah)

  10. therealtalk3

    2009 Sep 07 10

    That was an amazing …
    That was an amazing piece. It shows what we can all do if we have the resources.

  11. diggersstory

    2009 Sep 07 11

    We all can amaze …
    We all can amaze our world but there are some like William who inspire us to discover what we can do to make a difference. Reaching out to others brings forth our full potential…who knows where it will take us.

  12. gchrisgeary

    2009 Sep 07 12

    its amazing!! …
    its amazing!! iXanderz u are so off!! u hav no idea the problems in africa!! hes my hero!!

  13. chwaltman

    2009 Sep 07 13

    ive met him…an …
    ive met him…an amazing guy…truly amazing and inspirational

  14. itamarboom

    2009 Sep 07 14

    u r my idol
    u r my idol

  15. aycd1989

    2009 Sep 07 15

    All my people it’s …
    All my people it’s time to raise up. Go Africa

  16. jenndorfy

    2009 Sep 07 16

    I had the chance to …
    I had the chance to meet him today, he was a truely inspiring young man! And so modest! He dropped out of school because the country went through a famine where people were starving to death, and many of his family member came near to death. They could no longer pay the fee, so he found a way he could help his family, and himself by building a light he could read by. Then everything bloomed from there… he will be attending school next year. But right now hes enjoying chicago:)

  17. exprinced2000

    2009 Sep 07 17

    Very well composed, …
    Very well composed, an inspiring story for the masses, heartfelt by all, I’m sure!
    Excellent work!

  18. badassgail

    2009 Sep 07 18

    I love this! Truly …
    I love this! Truly inspiring!

  19. Sandrakane95

    2009 Sep 07 19

    awesome work you …
    awesome work you are doing….I wish u the best!!!

  20. lightshadow22

    2009 Sep 07 20

    He’s ing …
    He’s ing awesome. I wish I was like him.

  21. Recorderman

    2009 Sep 07 21

    Great job, Will, …
    Great job, Will, keep up the great work and doing your best!

  22. iXanderz

    2009 Sep 07 22

    Regardless of …
    Regardless of reason, he stopped going to school. He’s a dropout, but a brilliant one at that.

  23. bkrboy

    2009 Sep 07 23

    great dude…
    bon …
    great dude…
    bon chance

  24. keygbay

    2009 Sep 07 24

    Good for him! I …
    Good for him! I hope he does it!

  25. krupple

    2009 Sep 07 25

    Not fair to call …
    Not fair to call him a dropout, as he just couldn’t afford schooling.


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