2 November 2009
Esteemful living in Dignity Village
Posted by Cecilia under: Art and Culture; Economy; Environment; Health; Philosophy; Politics .
It started as a Tent City founded for homeless people and grew into a permanent neighborhood called Dignity Village. After conducting elections, Dignity Village even has their own administrative and legislative branches of government. The name tells it all: Dignity Village is a place that gives dignity back to people who’ve lost their jobs and homes - which sadly has become a national crisis.
The small houses are primarily built by the villagers. Building their own small houses in Dignity Village also means building self-respect through the knowledge that they can still accomplish good things for themselves. Organizing an entire village with all kinds of activities and responsibilities is an even stronger means toward building a high self-esteem.
Dignity Village is an incredibly strong sign of lived esteem. People who feel they’ve lost all esteem in our society just because they lost job and home can experience an esteemful life. Actions like Dignity Village are necessary to give hope and esteem to those who’ve lost so much.
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2 November 2009 at 1:06 am.
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