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]

Democratic Resettlement Community (DRC), a slum area of Swakopmund

References
  1. Swakop’s DRC to provide for youth Archived 2011-06-07 at the Wayback Machine 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 Archived 2011-06-07 at the Wayback Machine 13 October 2009, The Namibian

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