Mount Kilimanjaro Porters Society (MKPS)
The Kilimanjaro Porters Society was created in 2004 by Zara Tours to improve the working conditions of all porters on Mount Kilimanjaro and other hiking areas in Tanzania.
Our main goals are:
1. Health and safety of guides and porters
2. To preserve the environment through sustainable tourism
3. Support of porter's families and the whole local community
We try to achieve this through guide and porter
1. Training
2. Healthcare and micro-finance programs
3. Year-round employment
4. Equipment and clothing rental
Classes Taught To Porters
The MKPS is now offering free English classes to all porters. There are two sessions every day to meet the needs of people of different ages, skills, experience, and education level. All who successfully complete the class get a certificate. Further MKPS is sponsoring porter's medical bills and further education.
Intensive training courses are offered during the rainy seasons of each year, including classes on mountain safety and basic first aid. In 2009, we have started to offer advanced classes in first aid and sustainable development.
What’s New
Have a look at our "News/Recent Activities" section to learn about what we are doing on a day-to-day basis.
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