Ever wondered what it feels like to be in the porter's shoes?

 

Here's a hint from experience: 

Weight of Luggage:



The government of Tanzania has established guidelines on the weight of luggage that porters are allowed to carry on Mount Kilimanjaro. The guidelines stipulate that porters should not carry more than 20kg of luggage. The MKPS works with tour operators to ensure that they comply with these guidelines and that porters are not overloaded.

The MKPS monitors tour operators to ensure that they are adhering to the weight guidelines. The organization also provides training and education to tour operators on the importance of adhering to these guidelines and the impact that carrying excessive weight can have on porters' health and safety.



Food and shelter

The MKPS team also ensure that porters are provided with adequate food and shelter during their journey up and down the mountain. The organization requires all tour operators to provide porters with three meals a day that are nutritious and sufficient in quantity. The MKPS also requires that all tour operators provide porters with appropriate shelters, such as tents, sleeping bags, and mattresses.

The MKPS monitors tour operators to ensure that they are providing adequate food and shelter to porters. The organization also provides training and education to tour operators on the importance of providing proper food and shelter to porters.



Health and safety measures:



We also work to ensure that porters are provided with appropriate health and safety measures while on the mountain. This includes providing porters with access to medical care, such as first aid kits and emergency evacuation plans. The organization also requires all tour operators to adhere to safety guidelines, such as appropriate equipment and following established routes.


Collaborative Partnerships:


The MKPS also collaborates with other organizations and stakeholders to improve the working conditions and welfare of porters on Mount Kilimanjaro. This includes partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and industry associations. By working together, these organizations can develop and implement more effective policies and programs that benefit porters.




Advocacy and empowerment:



In addition to monitoring tour operators and enforcing guidelines, the MKPS also engages in advocacy and empowerment efforts for porters. The organization advocates for policies and regulations that protect the rights and welfare of porters, and also works to empower porters by providing them with opportunities for education and training. This includes language and communication training, financial literacy and other skills development programs.




Environmental protection:


The MKPS is also committed to protecting the environment on Mount Kilimanjaro. The organization requires all tour operators to adhere to the mountain’s fragile ecosystem. The MKPS also encourages sustainable tourism practices and educates porters on the importance of preserving the environment.



Fair Treatment:


The MKPS is committed to ensuring that porters are treated fairly throughout their journey up and down Mount Kilimanjaro. To achieve this, the organization has established a set of guidelines that all tour operators must adhere to. These guidelines cover issues such as porter wages, working hours, equipment, and medical care. The MKPS works closely with the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA) to enforce these guidelines and ensure that all tour operators are complying with them.





In conclusion, the Mount Kilimanjaro Porters Society (MKPS) is committed to ensuring that porters are treated fairly and with dignity and respect while on the mountain. The organization works closely with tour operators and the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA) to enforce guidelines on issues such as porter wages, working hours, equipment, medical care, food, shelter, and appropriate weight of luggage. Through training and education, the MKPS strives to improve the working conditions and welfare of porters on Mount Kilimanjaro.




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