15-Yr-Old Kelvin Doe Wows M.I.T.

15-Year-Old Kelvin Doe is an engineering whiz living in Sierra Leone who scours the trash bins for spare parts, which he uses to build batteries, generators and transmitters. Completely self-taught, Kelvin has created his own radio station where he broadcasts news and plays music under the moniker, DJ Focus.

Kelvin became the youngest person in history to be invited to the "Visiting Practitioner's Program" at MIT. THNKR had exclusive access to Kelvin and his life-changing journey - experiencing the US for the first time, exploring incredible opportunities, contending with homesickness, and mapping out his future.

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[americanpatriot]

And this is how great people are born

[StudioAnnLe]

It's incredible to see how sharp this kid is, yet so grounded and humble. Inspirational!

[milkshakeCet]

This kid not only is INSANELY smart but he has a HUGE heart! His mind set is to share and help his people. He will go very far in his journey and make great impacts to the world around him.

[TheRedMekanik]

It's sad to me that people in the U.S. will simply throw away old electronics and such, like its trash. Think of what Kelvin here could do with an old VCR, or washing machine. I wish he had access to some of our "garbage", because I would love to see what he could do with it. What he could make out of it. As a future engineer myself, I have huge respect for you, Kelvin. Keep solving problems and improving things.

[hipchickfitness]

there are a lot of genius out there that needs to be discovered, I sure hope Kevin will go far to reach his dreams

[jackdare]

Reverse engineering electronic devices & components without so much as a voltmeter or potentiometer is pretty impressive!

[josesoarezz]

How can people just dislike this video??? Seriously, HOW???

[louiscyr]

Bravo, Bravo, Bravo ! RESPECT for this young man. Thank to the teacher. Beautiful story.

[rafaelborja]

He's amazing, to help doing this in his community and many others like his; it is really important to give them material so they can work. Especially in poor places, it will be really important to show them how to build renewable energy.

[gregg]

It's not his aptitude for invention that impresses me here, it's his amazing humility and dedication to the wellbeing of his family and fellow humans that amazes me. Whenever I find myself doubting our race I see a video like this that brings a smile to my face and I truly feel hope for our future again. I hope he does great things in his future.

[soltri]

Real life Tony Stark. I'm really happy that we have such people in this world and I hope you will reach your goals. This video really made me cry in the end. Let's try to improve our world all together!

[Matt-mxxd]

One of the most inspirational videos I have ever watched. Track his progress!

[Andrew_Beattie]

Africa needs more kids like Kelvin. Africa is filled with possibilities and kids like Kelvin inspire, motivate and implement change.

[jakesmith]

Tbh, I cried in the part when he said he wants to help his family.. :( I dont care if he cant speak english fluently.. I care about other people!! Humanity!!

[lakshanx]

Those "rich" rappers should give some cash money to this little guy

[TheDeghohun]

Beautiful! As a teacher, this will be shown to my students to inspire them in their learning and thinking of world events. From UK

[RicardoR]

This kid deserves an oportunity on MIT or something, please someone fund him to have a schoolarship on a good school.

[sunnykiri]

So interesting to see African boy doing this great innovation

[mesharialmisnad]

Great People Love you my african brothers :)

[mysongrayson]

I have been to many countries on mission trips and met kids like him....and then i come home to see how kids act here in the states and the things we all take for granted. More people should see this and learn to appreciate the life we live. God bless you DJ Focus