William Kamkwamba: How I harnessed the wind
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- čas přidán 22. 09. 2009
- www.ted.com At age 14, in poverty and famine, a Malawian boy built a windmill to power his family's home. Now at 22, William Kamkwamba, who speaks at TED, here, for the second time, shares in his own words the moving tale of invention that changed his life.
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Dear Mr. Kamkwamba,
I am indeed watching this, one day on the internet, 14 years after you said it. Thank you for your kind words, your story is truly inspirational!
I love how at the end, he was just standing there, looking around like he was still in disbelief that this happened to him. Just soaking it all in. It made me smile :)
Stories like this should be reminded to our youngsters all the time. This is one of the most inspiring TED talks I've ever seen. Hope this kid is doing better and that he's receiving this well earned and deserved education. Hats off!!!!!!!
The power of education can change an entire community. even if only one individual is educated....on another note, this video deserved more views.
I almost got teared up when everyone stood up and started applauding🥹
I'm watching this 11 years late but it's still inspirational xD
very inspirational
im pretty sure you come here after the movie like me:) i respect this guy a lot so hard to live on his circumstances and we are not even happy with what we got when :s
@Addison (Addie) Lynch they didn't say their age, they just said that they r watching this 11 years later.
@@user-pc6gl6qy3j ooooh i see now lol
also just realized i typed that on the wrong account but i can live
I have a kid in my class who's uncle has made a school in kenya. I read this book in class, and am actually at the end of it, and I have one thing to say to William: you have inspired me to do my best at everything I can and to never give up. If you can do it, so can I. So can all of us.
I just watched the movie and it’s truly inspiring. Well done William!
Me too!!
ditto !
theres a movie?
@@tillitsovercyan215 Yes, it is on Netflix. I think it's called "The kid who harnessed the wind"
Read the book!!!
Wao!!! That's all I can muster. I am close to tears here with William's closing remarks. This is beautiful.
Ït was the future I couldn't accept!" What a wonderful mindset!
His accent is as amazing as his story
Such a great inspiration, i'll tell my friends about your great person, love from Italy 🇮🇹
awww so sad the way others live in suffering. In the usa, we say back in the old days , colonial day, mid century w.e. but those days are still going on in other countries now. Its so sad that in the poorest of countries they have to pay school fees and for uniforms while in the usa our public school is free. Of course, this man is a genius. U can hand those engineer books to me in English and I wouldn't understand. Hopefully he has helped his country, family and self much more than today
About two years I have been watching this amazing young man, I cannot get enough of his remarkable story! Indeed God Bless!
William Kamkwamba has to be one of the most inspiring people on the planet! My hero and idol.
Normally I'm very cynic, and my wife says I'm a sour old man... but honestly, this story really moved me.. it´s inspiring and makes me a better man, I hope it has the same effect on you...
A life example. This message should be heard by anyone who think their dreams are too impossible or unreachable
confidence and optimism is what i have learned, this should be shown to young generation, let us emulate from William.
I stand in awe of this man.
Every time I have a exam or any other struggle in my life that I need to overcome I watch this video. This man did so much with with such few resources. He truly is an inspiration.
This videos gives me the shivers....its beyond my comprehension.
"Trust yourself and believe, whatever happens don't give up". Just watched your movie, "The boy who harnessed the wind", inspired me alot.
I am so proud of this young man.
lol he didn't know what to do at the end and gently clapped himself off with a smile
This is the way for Africa, give the tools in books and education, let the locals find the solutions. I love this kid, truly an inspiration for the world.
I smiled the entire time . I adore him
love this video...thanks so much for uploading it...
Amazing what an eager, optimistic, and committed mind can do! Well done W.K..
Aw, God bless you, Wiliam! You're a precious gift :)
what an extraordinary young man! I wish him all the best. Inspiring and full of hope. Thank you
Linda história de superação e criatividade! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🇧🇷🙏🏾🍀
That. Is. Awesome.
Mad props and much respect for being proactive and intelligent about the means.
Simply brilliant!!!
Waow! So much respect for William and others like him! NEVER GIVE UP!
Simply Wonderful. Do it simple and do it right.
God speed.
I am grateful and thankful able to read the story of William Kamkwamba through his book. Thank you for telling people your story, William Kamkwamba. Thank you TED.
I just saw the movie on Netflix and now doing research! So inspiring.
I also came here after the movie and it's kind of sad if you think about it, specially when I'm a Tedtalks addict because I found them the perfect place to learn English and learn about stuff.
It's true that this video should have more views as somebody else says.
Usually I do not post comments but this story deserves a long one. Mass media should promote more stories like this, very real and very useful and less of the glossy and gossip stuff
Thank You Mr.kamkwamba, those last message to the people is so hard .
Just watched the movie. This story is absolutely amazing.
If I could give this video six stars I would. That's a story of overcoming some serious obstacles! GO HIM!
this guy is so inspirational. i hope to meet him one day!
Quando vi essa história pensei: da até um filme. E não é que fizeram mesmo .
This guy defines inspiration...
inspiring to tears...
im really happy to hve suscribed this channel...thanks
TEDtalks, always inspiring.
very inspiring story, thanks for sharing this
One of my new heros. Omg! Amazing!
It's so amazing what Africans make out of simple materials. Necessity truly is the mother of invention.
What a wonderful presentation!
OUTSTANDING!!!!
This is just moving, and it really makes me a better person. great kid
Amazing, really gripping, uplifting...
fantastic talk!
Hermosos persona, hermosa historia, me tocó el corazón.
Truely inspiring
This shows everyone what access to information and knowledge can do. Change everything. Really everything. Great story.
I just watched this in class
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You are an inspiration to all humanity.
So Impressive ! Respect
This video is gonna make me work 10X harder in school. Very inspirational.
You're awesome William 💓
Inspiring and astounding.
So inspirational 👏🏽👏🏽
great idea keep on going man u got this the world in your hands to explore like a book
WOW...chills ran through me
this made me happy
Amazing man
Spectacular.
I saw the movie”The boy who harnessed the wind" and I was so impressed.自分を信じる！大事だよね
Anyone read his memoir “the boy who harnessed the wind” I loved it
what an amazing story!
His naivety is so beautiful
He is very inspiring ❤
I'm training to be a physics teacher atm. This may my eyes well up a bit. My pupils are definitely seeing this.
truly amazing .. a genius
More people should do this kind of thing..I think that's the point. To show that all of us can produce what we need
Thats great! If only more people could apply the same ingenuity..
How little I feel compared to this - a big kick up the back side thanks puts me back on my humble tracks!
that was very impressing
다른 분들 보다는 짧고 어눌한 영어 실력이지만 그래도 나는 이분의 마지막 말씀이 가장 기억에 남는거 같네요👍👍
Very touching 😭
Awesome!
After reading Kamkwamba's book I am so incredibly inspired. God bless you William Kamkwamba! And, thank you Ted for sharing his story to the world.
Amazing story
Very cool!! I'm completely inspired! (Not to build a windmill per se, but to carry on with my small corner of "it all"!)
fantastic
he is my hero
amazing,
A huge thankyou also!
awesome!
really inspiring! go Kamkwamba!
Wow what a man.
a beautiful video on so many levels :))
Beautiful ❤️
the power of knowledge.
IDOLO!
What better voice, what better messenger than he?
william YOU are more than Amazing! I want to be like you, make change in my country and help the poor people in Africa..That has always been my dream nd hopefully soon I will be able to make change:)
Very cool video. Great talk by an amazing young man. :)