Democratic Resettlement Community

The Democratic Resettlement Community is an informal settlement in Swakopmund, Erongo Region, Namibia.[1] It was founded in 2001 as a temporary resettlement community for people waiting for subsidized housing in the city. It was initially built mostly of reclaimed garbage from the city landfill.[2] The Community includes a youth development and community centre, a clinic and laboratory, and a hostel for orphans.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Swakop’s DRC to provide for youth 13 October 2009, The Namibian
  2. ↑ A Glimpse of Multiethnic Culture in Namibia February 15, 2008, PeaceBoat.org
  3. ↑ Swakop’s DRC to provide for youth 13 October 2009, The Namibian

Coordinates: 22°38′44″S 14°33′56″E / 22.6456°S 14.5656°E / -22.6456; 14.5656

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