Porter Protection Group Gets New UK Rep
The IPPG, which exists to improve conditions for trekking porters has a new UK rep and contact details. Plus how to contribute in a practical way
Posted: 6 September 2001
by Jon
The UK branch of the International Porter Protection Group has a
new UK representative, Nayan Brown, who takes over from Ed
Cartwright.
The IPPG - see some of our previous articles at the bottom of the
page - exists to improve the working conditions of porters in major
trekking areas, particularly the Himalayas, and are responsible for
some fantastic initiatives, including a porter clothing bank in
Nepal.
If you've trekking in developing countries and seen the way some
local porters are treated at first hand, you'll appreciate just what
an important issue this is. You can find out more about the IPPG on
their web site or
e-mail the new UK rep Nayan Brown by using this
link.
If you are trekking in Nepal and would like to contribute to the
clothing bank then you can contribute via Arjun Chaatakuli at the
Himalayan Explorers Club in Jyatha, Thamel. E-mail members@hec.org
with 'Clothing Bank' in the subject line for more info.
Finally, good luck to previous UK rep Ed Cartwright who has
apparently joined the Paras...
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