VOICED: One man fights poverty by making a mansion out of mud

Mackford, living in Zambia's copperbelt, spent five years building his dream house using mud bricks. Despite facing ridicule, he persevered, making 10,000 bricks by hand with a compression machine. His previous home was a cramped shack, common in Zambian townships where many live on less than $2 a day. Mackford's new house includes electricity and water, and he plans to open a training center to teach others how to build better homes, hoping to inspire community development.

What materials did Mackford use to make the bricks for his house?

• Concrete and steel

• Wood and nails

• Soil, sand, and cement

• Clay and straw

Why did Mackford face ridicule from others during his building process?

• He built the house in a remote area.

• He took a long time to build the house.

• He refused to hire professional builders.

• He used expensive materials.

What were the living conditions like for Mackford's family before building the new house?

• They lived in a modern house with all facilities.

• They lived in a cramped shack without basic amenities.

• They had a house with a garden.

• They lived in a spacious apartment.

How did Mackford acquire the brick compression machine?

• He built it himself.

• He received it from a British aid worker.

• He borrowed it from a neighbor.

• He bought it from a local store.

What is Mackford's future plan after completing his house?

• To sell the house and move to the city.

• To open a training center to teach others.

• To build more houses for his family.

• To start a construction company.