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# KRTO - KPAP

Kilimanjaro Responsible Trekking Organization

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://kiliporters.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Announcing ATTA for Action partnership](https://kiliporters.org/atta-for-action-partnership/) - 🎉 Exciting News from Kilimanjaro Responsible Trekking Organization, International Mountain Explorers Connection and the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with the Africa Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA) as an Action Partner! This partnership marks a significant step forward in our journey towards creating a more equitable and
- [CLOTHING DONATION - BRING SOME MORE TO KILIMANJARO](https://kiliporters.org/test-1/) - Clothing donations are accepted to support our free clothing lending program for the mountain crew. Any gear that you would wear during your mountain trek is needed. Due to the expensive mailing costs, and import taxes in Tanzania, it is best to have the gear carried by individuals who are traveling to Tanzania and have additional

## Pages

- [Promoting Ethical Kilimanjaro Climbs](https://kiliporters.org/) - Established in 2003, the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP) is a legally registered project with a Tanzanian Non-Governmental Organization. Our mission is to improve the working conditions of the porters on Kilimanjaro by promoting socially-responsible Kilimanjaro climbs. KPAP raises public awareness regarding the proper treatment of porters on Kilimanjaro, assists climbing companies with implementing procedures
- [Partner for Responsible Travel](https://kiliporters.org/responsible-climbing-partners/) - The participating organisations have voluntarily chosen to participate in the Partner for Responsible Travel Programme, working collaboratively to support responsible tourism, porter welfare, environmental stewardship, and positive visitor experiences on Mount Kilimanjaro. The programme provides a platform for collaboration, shared learning, and the exchange of knowledge and experience, contributing to the long-term sustainability of mountain
- [What We Do](https://kiliporters.org/what-we-do/) - Established in 2003, the Kilimanjaro Responsible Trekking Organization (KRTO) is an initiative of the International Mountain Explorers Connection (IMEC). KRTO: “Our mission is to improve the working conditions of the porters on Kilimanjaro by different project”. One of the best known initiatives of KRTO is the Partner for Responsible Travel Program. The monitoring of the program
- [Contact Us](https://kiliporters.org/contact-us/) - You are welcome! The KRTO main office is located near the foot of Kilimanjaro, in Moshi, Tanzania. We are situated on Boma Road near the Immigration office in the YWCA complex across the street from Stanbic bank. Post Kilimanjaro Responsible Trekking Organization, P.O. Box 1275Moshi, Tanzania Email info@kiliporters.org
- [Climber Contribution](https://kiliporters.org/climber-contribution/) - Why Contribute? Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro is an adventure that is made memorable and achievable thanks to the hard work and dedication of our porters. These local heroes carry equipment, prepare meals, and ensure the safety and comfort of climbers, all while navigating one of the world's most challenging terrains. Despite their crucial role, porters
- [Kilimanjaro Climber Survey](https://kiliporters.org/get-involved/kilimanjaro-climbers-survey/) - Please share your experience of climbing Kilimanjaro with us. KRTO advocates that it is the duty of every climber, local tour operator, foreign travel agent, and charity group to take the steps needed to ensure that climbing companies provide fair and ethical treatment of their crew. In sharing your experience, you are helping KRTO's efforts
- [Porter Treatment and Tipping  Guidelines](https://kiliporters.org/get-involved/tipping-recommendations/) - KPAP advocates for the following porter treatment standards: Porters should be paid at least the minimum wage established under applicable Tanzanian law. Salaries must be paid within 2 days of the descent of a climb as per KINAPA's regulations A transparent tipping procedure so porters receive the full tip amount intended for them Loads carried
- [Climb with a Partner for Responsible Travel](https://kiliporters.org/about-us/climb-with-a-partner-for-responsible-travel-company/) - Mount Kilimanjaro is a unique travel experience and a once in a lifetime adventure for tens of thousands of climbers every year. When climbing Kilimanjaro, an extensive team of mountain crew – guides, cooks and porters – provide specially trained support throughout the climb to assist you in reaching the summit. The porters, who carry
- [Why Partner with Us](https://kiliporters.org/why-partner-with-us/) - Socially Responsible Tourism is important to the tourism industry and is increasingly valued by consumers. The climbing public is becoming more aware and concerned about exploitation and mistreatment of mountain crew within the climbing industry. In response, companies will easily claim that they provide fair and ethical treatment of their crew in order to secure
- [Register as a Partner for Responsible Travel](https://kiliporters.org/register-as-a-partner-for-responsible-travel/) - Companies are invited to participate voluntarily in the Partner for Responsible Travel Programme in support of responsible tourism, porter welfare and environmental stewardship.. Partner for Responsible Travel Programme Process Through the Partner for Responsible Travel Programme, information relating to porter welfare, including wages, tipping practices, bag weight, food provision and accommodation, is gathered to help
- [Our Impact: The Numbers](https://kiliporters.org/our-impact/) - Since 2003, KRTO’s work has had a tremendous impact for porters climbing Mount Kilimanjaro: Climbing Gear Porters on 37,478 climbs have borrowed KPAP’s mountain climbing gear free-of-charge. Fair Treatment 7,000+ porters per year are ensured fair and ethical treatment through the Partner for Responsible Travel companies. Education and Training 16,000+ mountain crew have participated in
- [Awards - Quality mark - Proud Partner](https://kiliporters.org/about-us/awards/) - KRTO's work and its projects to support of the Mountain Crew has been recognized with several awards. Our Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project has won important Tourism Awards. Silver Award - Meaningful Tourism Award, ITB Asia Global Winner - World Responsible Tourism Awards, World Travel Market London Gold Award - Responsible Tourism Awards Africa Quality
- [Thank You to our supporters](https://kiliporters.org/thank-you-to-our-supporters-2/) - Thank you for your donations. Your donations made the work of KRTO and our project possible. Donors 2023 [table id=3/] Donors 2022 [table id=7/] Donors 2021 [table id=5/] Donors 2020 [table id=6/]
- [Who We Are - Meet the team](https://kiliporters.org/who-we-are/) - Photo (left to right): David Boniface - officer, Kelvin Salla - program manager (top), Sarah Vicent Ndakidemi - officer, Zebedayo Adam Mnyakindi - officer, Jenifer Benard Shayo - Assistant Manager (no picture). The Kilimanjaro Responsible Trekking Organization (KRTO), established in 2020, is a legally registered Tanzanian not-for-profit organization. We are dedicated to improve the working
- [Donate](https://kiliporters.org/support-our-work-donate/) - 2023 Annual Report for KRTO/KPAP & IMEC We are asking our international IMEC family, our friends and supporters, to help us empower the mountain crew. Thank you for your support! Your donation will be used in full to support KRTO by way of its parent organization, the International Mountain Explorers Connection, a 501(c)3 nonprofit
- [Kilimanjaro Environmental Care Awareness (KECA)](https://kiliporters.org/kilimanjaro-environmental-care-awareness-keca/) - Kilimanjaro Environmental Care Awareness (KECA) is an initiative of the Kilimanjaro Responsible Trekking Organization (KRTO). KRTO is a Tanzanian Non-Governmental Organization, not a porter membership organization, or a tour operating business, and does not collect any fees from porters or climbing companies. KRTO is an initiative of the International Mountain Explorers Connection (IMEC). KECA organises
- [Community Empowerment and Development (CED)](https://kiliporters.org/community-empowerment-and-development-ced/) - CED is focusing our educational efforts to include Budgeting & Money Management, Alternative Income Generating Projects, Village Savings & Loan method, and Best Farming Practices.
- [FAQ](https://kiliporters.org/faq/) - We get a lot of questions. Is your question not in the list, please send us a Mail to KRTO Our team [table id=8 /] Porters [table id=9 /] Tipping [table id=10 /]
- [Becoming a Partner for Responsible Travel](https://kiliporters.org/becoming-a-partner/) - Socially Responsible Tourism is important to the tourism industry and increasingly valued by consumers. The climbing public is becoming more aware and concerned about exploitation and mistreatment of mountain crew within the climbing industry. In response, companies will easily claim that they provide fair and ethical treatment of their crew in order to secure business. KPAP advocates
- [Get Involved](https://kiliporters.org/get-involved/) - There are multiple ways that climbers can get involved and support KRTO: Make a donation to support KRTO's Clothing Lending Program, Partner for Responsible Travel Program, climber outreach and educational classes for mountain crew here. Follow KRTO's Tipping Recommendations and Guidelines for Proper Porter Treatment located here. Climb with a Partner for Responsible Travel Company. Fill
- [KRTO / KPAP in the Media](https://kiliporters.org/our-impact/in-the-media/) - We are grateful for the quality coverage of KRTO/KPAP's work in the media. AWARDS KPAP Global Winner of the 2022 WTM Responsible Tourism Award for Sustaining Employees and Communities through the Pandemic (Responsible Tourism) KPAP recipient of the Africa Responsible Tourism Award 2022 for Sustaining Employees and Communities through the Pandemic (TravelDailyNews.com) PODCAST
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- [Partner for Responsible Travel Program](https://kiliporters.org/partner-for-responsible-travel-program/) - KRTO is an initiative of the International Mountain Explorers Connection (IMEC), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based out of Boulder, Colorado in the United States. IMEC instituted the Responsible Travel Program to recognize climbing companies with responsible treatment practices. One of the initiatives of KRTO, the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistant Project (KPAP), monitors the companies' treatment of
- [Our Impact: Porter Stories](https://kiliporters.org/our-impact-porter-stories/) - Since 2003, KRTO has positively impacted the lives of thousands of porters working on Mount Kilimanjaro. We are proud of our legacy and are humbled by the stories shared by our community of porters. "Through working with KRTO, I have been able to build a house, support a niece in her education and have a
- [Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP)](https://kiliporters.org/kilimanjaro-porters-assistance-project-kpap/) - One of the best known initiatives of KRTO is the Partner for Responsible Travel Program. The monitoring of the program is organized by the Kilimanjaro Porter Assistance project (KPAP). We have two other important projects: Kilimanjaro Environmental Care Awareness (KECA) and Community Empowerment and Development (CED). Lending mountain clothing KRTO receives donated mountain equipment from climbers
- [Donation History](https://kiliporters.org/donation-history/) - [donation_history]

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