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Aged just 14-years old, Kamkwamba was told he had to leave school to work on the family farm, as they could no longer afford the tuition fees. Refusing to give up his education, he resorted to borrowing books, and eventually learnt how to build windmills and generate electricity - this is his inspiring story.
Synopsis
When William Kamkwamba was just 14 years old his parents told him that he must leave school and come and work on the family farm as they could no longer afford to $80 a year tuition fees. This is the story of his refusal to give up on learning and reading. A story of passion, determination and remarkable achievements.
