Even with a permanent job and stable income, good-quality housing is still out of reach for many people in Namibia. For one, there is hardly any affordable housing. Also, too few housing types are provided for people to be able to transition to better-quality and safer housing, and mortgages are often not granted.
When given the choice, most people in Namibia prefer to reside in their own self-built housing to avoid the arbitrariness of landlords, and because affordable and well-constructed (rental) housing is difficult to obtain. A legally secured rental housing market like the one in Germany does not exist in Namibia. That is why H!fF has made it its aim to build houses for rent and thus offer affordable, good-quality accommodation in safe neighborhoods.
When given the choice, most people in Namibia prefer to reside in their own self-built housing to avoid the arbitrariness of landlords, and because affordable and well-constructed (rental) housing is difficult to obtain. A legally secured rental housing market like the one in Germany does not exist in Namibia. That is why H!fF has made it its aim to build houses for rent and thus offer affordable, good-quality accommodation in safe neighborhoods.
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People live in absolute poverty in informal settlements often facing the danger of sickness and child mortality as well as being in constant fear of assault and crime. People in informal settlements are often victims of gang violence.
The benefit of the project for local residents and the economy in Windhoek is clearly visible: the creation of new jobs and on-the-job training measures, the construction of houses for rent, and the possibility for residents to be involved during every step of the process. Housing! for Future has established a local housing company to manage the rental homes. Through the ongoing reinvestment of the surplus rental income, further houses can be built so that the project is self-sustaining.
The benefit of the project for local residents and the economy in Windhoek is clearly visible: the creation of new jobs and on-the-job training measures, the construction of houses for rent, and the possibility for residents to be involved during every step of the process. Housing! for Future has established a local housing company to manage the rental homes. Through the ongoing reinvestment of the surplus rental income, further houses can be built so that the project is self-sustaining.
Houses and their construction are the foundation of any housing project. However, the environment in which they sit in is just as important. A holistic view – socially as well as culturally – is more likely to prevent issues, i.e. with the acceptance of the project by local residents, and ensure its success.
Houses and their construction are the foundation of any housing project. However, the environment in which they sit in is just as important. A holistic view – socially as well as culturally – is more likely to prevent issues, i.e. with the acceptance of the project by local residents, and ensure its success.
When choosing tenants, H!fF relies on the help and advice of local bodies such as churches, social carriers and non-governmental organizations. Families and singles from informal settlements with varying social and cultural backgrounds and age groups can find a safe place to live with H!fF, independent of their income.
When choosing tenants, H!fF relies on the help and advice of local bodies such as churches, social carriers and non-governmental organizations. Families and singles from informal settlements with varying social and cultural backgrounds and age groups can find a safe place to live with H!fF, independent of their income.
“My parents work all day. I go to school, but we can’t afford a real house.”
“I am a ranger for tourist groups. Despite this giving me a regular income, I still can’t get a mortgage.”
“I know other kids from school who have nicer homes. In our home, everything is always so dirty.”
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Housing! for Future empowers people to help themselves. Living in rented houses promotes individual responsibility and sparks the wish to maintain the status quo. It’s an opportunity for people to permanently leave the informal settlements and move to an affordable and safe place.
The rental concept of Housing! for Future:
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