William Kamkwamba: How I harnessed the wind

The speaker shares his journey from a simple farmer in Malawi to a TED speaker. He recounts the challenges faced during a famine, his determination to pursue education, and how he built a windmill from scrap materials to generate electricity and pump water. This innovation brought him recognition and an invitation to speak at TED. He concludes with a motivational message to others facing similar struggles.

What was the speaker's emotional state during his first TED talk in Arusha?

• Excited and eager

• Indifferent and bored

• Confident and relaxed

• Nervous and overwhelmed

What major event forced the speaker to leave school?

• A severe drought

• A family illness

• A devastating famine

• A natural disaster

How did the speaker initially learn about windmills?

• Through a school project

• By attending a workshop

• By watching a documentary

• From a book in the library

What materials did the speaker use to build his windmill?

• Newly purchased parts

• Materials from a scrapyard

• Donated equipment

• Recycled household items

What was one of the first benefits of the speaker's windmill?

• It powered a local school

• It operated a local business

• It provided light for his home

• It charged his family's car

What was the speaker's message to others facing similar challenges?

• Rely on others for help

• Trust yourself and persevere

• Wait for opportunities to come

• Give up if it gets too hard

What unexpected outcome did the speaker experience after building the windmill?

• He was invited to a global conference

• He received a scholarship

• He started a business

• He moved to a new country