Kilimanjaro Responsible Trekking Organization

Founded in 2003, Kilimanjaro Responsible Trekking Organization is a non-governmental organisation based in Moshi, Tanzania working on human rights, employment & skills, environment & climate +1 more.

The Kilimanjaro Responsible Trekking Organization (KRTO) is a registered Tanzanian non-governmental organisation founded in 2003 and based in Moshi, near Mount Kilimanjaro. It works to improve the fair and ethical treatment of porters and mountain crew on Kilimanjaro. Its activities include raising public awareness, helping climbing companies adopt fair treatment procedures, lending climbing gear free of charge, and running educational classes for porters and crew. Its best-known project is the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP). KRTO also runs a Partner for Responsible Travel programme for climbing companies, runs a female guide training programme, and works on environmental awareness. It is funded by donations and does not collect fees from porters or climbing companies.