Update: Kilimanjaro Tourism Agents Demand Action Against KIPAP’s Alleged Smear Campaign –Ben from KPAP
I would like to bring to your attention that this article is filled with false information and is part of a smear campaign against a not-for-profit organization that has worked for decades to improve the rights of porters. https://www.exponentmagazinenews.com/2024/08/15/kilimanjaro-tourism-agents-demand-action-against-kipaps-alleged-smear-campaign/ I would suggest that your reports read the KPAP website to understand how the organization works and what it does, prior to publishing such an article that is filled with false information and allegations. There are many companies who make a living by exploiting porters and they don’t like that KPAP exists as it highlights the companies who are committed to proper porter treatment. KPAP membership is free of charge to any company, the company must be licensed and meet the porter treatment requirements. There is no fee. KPAP is similar to any certification type organization, like Fair Trade, Organic, Eco, No Slave Labour, etc. Please be responsible and report fact in well researched articles.
