“People said I was crazy.
They thought I was out of my mind.
They crowded around me, curious about what I was making,” said William.
Even though many people in his community did not believe he could succeed, he eventually built a functioning windmill using old bicycle wheels, PVC pipes, and old tractor fan blades.
His first windmill lit four light bulbs and the villagers lined up to charge their cell phones.
He started making bigger windmills and provided enough power for lights at night.
He also built a solar‑powered water pump.
This ‘brought the rain’ and helped the villagers fight against the drought and famine that came back every season.
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