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Iris invites travelers to stay in Jakarta slum to raise money to cope with annual floods

South Jakarta slumAd agency Iris is behind an idea to help people living in a slum in South Jakarta to cope with annual flooding.

Instead of giving a donation to the villagers, the agency has written a post on Airbnb inviting travelers to stay in the slum for $10 a night.

The slum, known among locals as ‘Banana republic’ because it is in the middle of a banana plantation, is located next to Iris’ offices.

The post offers travelers a simple room with a fan, with a communal shower area.

The funds raised will go towards de-clogging the river which floods every December, and building better roofs.

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