Porter Protection Group Newsletter Goes Online

The latest International Porter Protection Group newsletter is out with a comprehensive update on what the organisation's been up to.

The IPPG - if you've not come across it before - was set up by Dr Jim Duff in 1997 to campaign for better conditions for mountain porters, initially in the Himalaya, but now right across the world with an offshoot called Portdeadores Inka Nan trying to improve porters' conditions on the Inca Trail.

In the last six years the organisation has made significant progress and been responsible for building porter shelters and rescue posts, introducing a set of simple guidelines for the treatment of porters and setting up a thriving porter clothing bank in Nepal, which makes protective clothing available to porters.

It's a fantastically worthwhile organisation doing a great job. There's a load more information on the IPPG web site including an e-mail newsletter and details of how you can contribute either financially or by donating good quality clothing and gear together with contact details for local reps.

If you're in the UK and would like to get involved, contact the UK IPPG representative Brad Atwal by e-mail.