Support a porter
Why support a porter?
We believe that every step taken on Mount Kilimanjaro should lift someone higher — not just the climbers, but the incredible women porters who make each journey possible.
Women working as porters on Kilimanjaro face immense challenges — from harsh conditions and limited opportunities to deep-rooted gender barriers. Yet, they carry more than just your gear up the mountain — they carry their own dreams, determination, and hope for a better future.
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​Many porters dream of improving their living conditions by learning English and attending a mountain guide training - especially as the grow older. However, these opportunities are out of their reach due to financial barriers and family obligations - school fees and livelihood costs during studies need to be covered.
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Help a porter become a guide​
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You can make a direct, personal impact by sponsoring a specific porter — hear her story, follow her progress, and see the difference your support makes.​
Why your contribution makes
a real difference
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Your donation can give our porters the chance to
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- attend English classes (costs: $130 per month), usually 3 months are necessary as a prerequisite to
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- attend training and achieve a Certificate as mountain guide at Mweka Wildlife College CAWM (costs: $400)
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Your support will be used to pay tuition fees and costs of living: transport, food and accommodation as most of our porters will have to leave their home village at the slopes of Kilimanjaro for the studies in town.
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Together every steps counts
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We are deepy grateful for every donation.
No amount is too small - each contribution helps!
Testimonials
" We climbed Kilimanjaro in August 2025 in a joined group of six women. Tinni was one of our porters, so strong and funny, she always made us laugh although we did not have a language in common.
After the climb all six of us decided to support her on her journey to learn English, go to college and become a mountain guide one day"​
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- Chloe & Maria
I climbed Kilimanjaro in October 2025 with friends. After I came back home I decided to raise money for these amazing women porters. From what people donated now 3 porters, Pendo, Maggie and Neema are taking English classes and will attend Mweka college in March 2026 to become mountain guides.
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- Laura
