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Jazz Shaper: William Kamkwamba and Tom Reilly

William Kamkwamba is known for building a functioning windmill from scrap materials in rural Malawi after teaching himself basic engineering, an achievement documented in The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind and its Netflix film adaptation.

Posted on 18 April 2026

His work now focuses on practical innovation and community‑led problem‑solving, including collaborations on agricultural technology, sanitation and design projects across Africa and Asia. He co-founded the Moving Windmills Project, which helps young people in Malawi create technologies that address local challenges, and is developing an innovation centre in Kasungu to support hands‑on learning, mentorship and experimentation.

Tom Rielly is a long‑standing member of the TED community and the creator of the TED Fellows programme, which now supports hundreds of innovators from more than 100 countries. He co-founded the Moving Windmills Project, an NGO focused on community‑driven innovation and economic development in Malawi. His career has centred on technology and digital communities, including founding PlanetOut and co‑founding Digital Queers, both influential in improving access to technology for LGBTQ+ communities. He has also contributed to film projects and held roles in LGBTQ+ advocacy and organisational leadership.

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William Kamkwamba

I tried and I made it.

If you have a problem, you know your problem better than anyone else. You should always try to come up with a solution.

Tom Rielly

Creating communities is the only way you can change anything.

You can think up an idea that’s big enough to turn into something and then pursue it against all odds.

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