Innovative idea powers South African shanty towns

Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Master's student Andreas Keller wanted to find an environmentally friendly way to improve people's living conditions in South African shanty-towns. The idea he came up with is the eco-friendly i-Shack - insulated with cardboard, complete with a rainwater harvesting system and solar-powered electricity. Thanks to a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation there are plans to build 100 more i-Shacks. Al Jazeera's Tania Page reports from Enkanini, Western Cape, South Africa. At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.' Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on. We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels. Social Media links: Facebook:   / aljazeera   Instagram: https://instagram.com/aljazeera/?ref=... Twitter:   / ajenglish   Website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ google+: https://plus.google.com/+aljazeera/posts