Resources

Articles & Press on Porter & Worker Rights, Adventure Imperialism & Colonial Mindset, and Indigenous Rights


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    The Fight for Workforce Equity on Kilimanjaro

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    Who Carries the Load? (article on porters in Pakistan)

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    Scandal of the Kilimanjaro Sherpas (UK Times)

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    Mt. Kilimanjaro Is Open for Tourism. But Is It Safe During the Pandemic?

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    A Tanzanian Woman ‘s Place is on Top: An Exploration of Women ‘s Participation in Kilimanjaro ‘s Trekking Tourism Industry

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    In pictures: Nepal porters’ heavy burden

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    Almost There Adventure Podcast

    Episode 93: Marinel de Jesus, Sara Frenning & Expanding Opportunities for Women Guides & Porters

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    Workforce Equity for Porters: Why It Matters & Why Travel Companies Should Be an Ally

  • Deadly journey: Female porters on Mount Kilimanjaro face sexual abuse

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    American Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People

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    Wanderwomxn Travels Podcast

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    TV interview in Cusco

    The Porter Voice Collective (Cusco, Peru) Ep 1

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    One Step at a Time: Creating Workforce Equity for Porters

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    iHeart Podcast

    You're (Not) Welcome Here | Join us in unpacking what sustainable travel is, and what it is not.

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    Dying for Your Vacation: The Travel Workers Risking Their Lives for $10 a Day

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    The Altruistic Traveller Podcast

    Advocating for the Human Rights of Porters and Mountain Expedition Workers

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    The Life of a Peruvian Porter

  • Kilimanjaro Tourism and What It Means for Local Porters and for the Local Environment

  • Indigenous People and the Travel Industry – Global Good Practice Guidelines 2017 (Espanol)

  • The Health of Local Tourism Employees: The Case of the Inca Trail Porters