Moving Windmills Project
One Person Learns.
Ten Are Taught.
A Hundred Are Reached.
William Kamkwamba built a windmill from scrap to save his family. That moment started a movement. Today, the next generation of innovators across Malawi is building what comes next — and they need a partner like you.
See How It Works ↓
The Real Barrier
The crisis isn't talent.
It's transport.
Across rural Malawi, young people have the drive to learn solar installation, irrigation systems, agriculture, and technology. The Community Hubs exist. The trainers are ready. The curriculum works.
But for many, the Hub is a long walk on unpaved roads. $5 is often all that stands between an innovator and their training. That's not a funding gap — it's a solvable problem.
The Multiplier
One person learns. They teach ten.
Those ten reach a hundred.
This isn't a slogan — it's the measured outcome. Every person who completes training at a Community Hub goes back to their village and teaches others. The impact compounds.
Solar & Energy
Apprentices learn to install and maintain solar systems — bringing clean energy to homes and schools.
Agriculture
Modern farming techniques, irrigation systems, and food security training that builds sustainability.
Technology
Computer skills, digital literacy, and innovation workshops connecting rural communities to the modern economy.
Meet The Next Chapter
These innovators are building what comes next.
Flossy
Hub Manager
Manages the Chilanga hub, helping youth access resources and training opportunities.
Noel
Multi-Skill Technician
Solar installation, irrigation systems, and electric motorbike repair — teaching all three.
Gloria
Community Programs
Trains and mentors the next generation of hub managers across Malawi.
“There are many talented children whose skills only disappear in the cold. The innovation center makes it possible for their skills to be seen.”
— Noel, Multi-Skill Technician
What's Next
The Innovation Center
The 5 hubs are the foundation. The Innovation Center is the next chapter — a dedicated facility to train innovators at 10x the current scale, with advanced workshops, prototyping labs, and a permanent home for the movement William started.
Today
Your monthly gift powers the 5 Community Hubs — rides, training, materials, mentorship.
Tomorrow
Every dollar is matched through a $5M commitment, unlocking the Innovation Center and scaling the model 10x.
Every donation up to $15,000 is matched by Impulse Giving.
What $10/month funds over a year
Become A Partner
Join The Current
Your monthly gift keeps the multiplier running.
Supports one community member's monthly training
Your gift is doubled → $40/month impact
Or give
Not ready for monthly? A one-time gift still helps — and it's still matched.
Quick answers
Who is Moving Windmills?
Co-founded by William Kamkwamba — the boy who built a windmill from scrap to save his family. This is his organization, training the next generation of innovators just like him.
Will I hear how my gift is used?
Yes. You'll receive updates showing what your contribution made possible — real faces, real projects, real progress from the hubs.
What happens if I cancel?
Click once, cancel instantly. No guilt, no questions asked. You can also request a full refund within the first 30 days.
Why monthly giving?
Training doesn't happen in a day. Monthly support lets us commit to innovators for the long haul — from first day to graduation to community impact.
© 2026 Moving Windmills Project · Co-founded by William Kamkwamba