Who we are
A Voice for Porters Since 2001
Kiliporters was founded by porters themselves to create a stronger voice for their rights and welfare. Today we continue that mission on Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru.
Our vision
A Better Future for Every Porter
To be a strong and respected organization that promotes the rights, dignity, welfare and sustainable economic opportunities of porters in Tanzania.
Our mission
To protect and promote the rights and interests of porters through advocacy, education, health and safety support, economic empowerment, entrepreneurship, environmental awareness and unity.
For more than 25 years, Kiliporters has continued to defend porter rights, promote health and safety at work, provide education and skills opportunities, encourage economic empowerment and support environmental stewardship.
Our values
Dignity
Every porter deserves respect.
Justice
We stand for fairness and equal treatment.
Unity
Together, porters have a stronger voice.
Integrity
We work with honesty, transparency and accountability.
Empowerment
We create opportunities for porters to improve their lives.
Safety
Every porter deserves a safe working environment.
Sustainability
We protect the mountain for future generations.
Our history
From a porter's experience to a movement.
Kilimanjaro Porters Association (Kiliporters) was established in January 2001 with the aim of bringing together, supporting and protecting the rights and welfare of porters working in the tourism industry on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Our work focuses on protecting porters' interests, including:
- Fair wages
- Adequate food
- Proper accommodation
- Appropriate working equipment
- Access to medical care
- Access to education
- Jan 2001
Founded by Frank Olotu
The association was founded by Frank Olotu, himself a porter, to unite porters and defend their rights and welfare on the mountain.
- Oct 2001
Officially registered
Registered on 16 October 2001 under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Office of the Registrar of Civil Societies.
- Jul 2003
Porter protection enshrined in law
The National Parks Regulations 2003 (Government Notice No. 191), made under the National Parks Ordinance Cap 412, enacted legislation addressing the protection and welfare of porters. Kiliporters has continued to advocate for porter rights ever since.
- Today
15,000+ porters supported
Over the years, Kiliporters has supported more than 15,000 porters in accessing and claiming their rights, working with partners and stakeholders to improve welfare and working conditions on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Where we are
Moshi, at the foot of the mountain.
- Kiliporters Head Office
- Old NCCF BuildingOpposite Water DepartmentMoshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
- Post
- P.O. Box 8195
Kiliporters2020@yahoo.com
+255628442003
Meet the team
The people who do this every day.
Kelvin Salla
Program Manager
Jenifer Benard Shayo
Assistant Manager
David Boniface
Program Officer
Sarah Vicent Ndakidemi
Program Officer
Zebedayo Adam Mnyakindi
Program Officer
Our commitment
Recognize. Respect. Protect. Empower.
Support our work
Stand with the people behind the mountain.
Your partnership, donation, equipment support, training or technical assistance can help us create safer working conditions and better opportunities for porters.