Homeless youth in Tanzania will be receiving shelter from Sasktel and Saskatoon Public Schools.

A 40 foot shipping container has been transformed into a fully operational shelter that will be used to house at least 8 homeless people in Tanzania.

The project first started in 2010 and students from Mount Royal Collegiate took part in the building process.

The shelter is complete with termite-proof aluminum siding, tile flooring, electricity powered by a generator, and bunk beds in male and female sleeping quarters.

MD Ambulance joined the initiative and is sending an ambulance as well, to be used as a mobile health bus.

The shelter will be sent over full of boxes of supplies.

(jl sept 26/12)