Powering Hope

"Malawian boy uses wind to power hope, electrify village"
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/africa/10/05/malawi.wind.boy/index.html

When William Kamkwamba's home of Malawi suffered a drought killing thousands, he looked up to the sky. From that moment on, at the young age of 14, Kamkwamba worked tirelessly to teach himself how to harness wind power and provide water and electricity for his fellow neighbors. Amidst strange looks and accusations of insanity from those around him, the Malawian managed to build from scraps 5 windmills, the tallest standing at 37 feet. Today, seven years later, villagers from around the area traverse to his home for simple pleasures like listening to a radio.

Now this is a world news story I like to read. Somebody taking action, and making a difference. I wish I could say I've done the same!