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

^ Swakop’s DRC to provide for youth Archived 2011-06-07 at the Wayback Machine 13 October 2009, The Namibian
^ A Glimpse of Multiethnic Culture in Namibia February 15, 2008, PeaceBoat.org
^ Swakop’s DRC to provide for youth Archived 2011-06-07 at the Wayback Machine 13 October 2009, The Namibian

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

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[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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