William Kamkwamba became an icon for the developing world. He saved his family from poverty and famine when he taught himself to build a power-generating windmill - by only using junk... | DW Stories

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a memoir written by William Kamkwamba, a Malawian inventor, and it tells the inspiring story of how he built a windmill to bring electricity to his family and community in rural Malawi. The book chronicles his life, from growing up in a poor village to discovering the power of wind energy, overcoming immense challenges, and eventually bringing his idea to life. The story highlights themes such as ingenuity, perseverance, and the power of education. Kamkwamba’s j