Democratic Resettlement Community


The Democratic Resettlement Community is an informal settlement in Swakopmund, Erongo Region, Namibia. 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. The Community includes a youth development and community centre, a clinic and laboratory, and a hostel for orphans.