Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia

 

  Selma Namwandi a facilitator of the SDFN belongs to the Jambidhidha group from Greenwell Matongo. Born and bred in Oshakati near the Okandjegeti area, she moved to Windhoek in 1988 in pursuit of a brighter future. A friend she was acquainted with by the name of Eveline, informed her about SDFN and its purpose during the early years of the organization’s establishment. According to Eveline she felt that Selma was a perfect candidate to join the federation as she needed land and secondly, she possessed the communication skills to inform others in the community of the federations’ existence and its objectives and goals. Two months after her arrival in the capital, she joined the federation whilst she was residing in a shack located in the Ombili area.   She lived in the shack for about a year and a half and made an income for herself from selling various food products such as fish and cookies.   Just like any other individual she desired a piece of land that she could ca...

 

In a significant move to address housing challenges faced by vulnerable communities, the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) has once again extended its support to the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia (SDFN). Since its inception in 1998, SDFN has been making strides in providing decent housing for shack dwellers across the nation. The partnership between MURD and SDFN has been pivotal in driving positive change, and the recent allocation of N$10 million for the financial year 2023/2024 further solidifies this commitment. A History of Collaboration Dating back to the year 2000, MURD has been actively working with SDFN, allocating an annual fiscal contribution of N$1 million to the Twahangana Fund. This fund has played a crucial role in enabling SDFN to leverage their own savings effectively, channeled towards constructing homes for disadvantaged households in Namibia. MURD's Steadfast Support On Wednesday, 26th July 2023, the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namib...

  In a bid to enhance development efforts and tackle the housing shortage, a delegation from the Nkurenkuru Town Council, led by officials and members of the Shack Dwellers Federation, embarked on a transformative visit to the Gobabis Municipality. This journey of collaboration aimed to gain exposure to key development projects, particularly focusing on housing solutions and community support. The visit brought together leaders, artisans, and coordinators, all sharing their knowledge and experiences for collective progress.   Addressing Housing Shortage: The Gobabis Municipality recently took a significant step forward in addressing the housing shortage by providing over 100 serviced housing plots to the members of the Shack Dwellers Federation. This commendable initiative showcased the importance of concerted efforts in accelerating development. Sylvester Binga, the Chairperson of the Gobabis Municipality Management Committee, emphasised the need for continuous learning a...

  Shack dwellers federation of Namibia has helped hundreds of people from all around the country, achieve dreams that they never imagined possible. Today, one of the federation members Lazarus Van Wyk from the Peoples force group is proud to say the federation is one of the best choices he has ever made. According to Van Wyk owning land, let alone building a house was nothing he had imagined achieving with the little he had. However, today he is privileged to own a property through the federation. According to Van Wyk before joining the federation in 1987 he used to rent however, due to high cost in renting he thought of joining the federation. The federation work was, nevertheless, familiar to him as he would help his mother who was a federation member with the activities.   Joining the federation, Van Wyk was part of the Habitat 2 group under this group he would do his daily saving and carry out federation activities. Moreover, as a group they would meet every Saturday t...