Homelessness is a global problem and we have millions of people living worldwide in make-shift shelters made using different types of materials including sheets of plastic or wood or even straw. However, as you might expect these shelters are no long term solutions and can be devastated even with the slightest of wind or rain. London-based Forest YMCA has come up with a concept whereby they are making homes using recycled shipping containers to provide temporary accommodation to young homeless people.

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