“When the world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.”
– Malala Yousafzai
The Porter Voice Collective is a 501(c)(3) grassroots non-profit organization based in the U.S.
PVC IS A MEMBER OF MOUNTAIN PARTNERSHIP
PVC’S CURRENT INITIATIVES
The Himalayan Women Trail Leaders Initiative is the winner of the 2024 Social Entrepreneurship Competition in Tourism. HWTL is made possible through its partnership with Equity Global Treks and aims to decolonize Nepal’s tourism industry through elevating, amplifying and celebrating the voices of Nepali female trekking guides. Learn more via the HWTL webpage and donate here.
WE ARE IN SEARCH OF A WEB DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEER TO CREATE A NEW PVC WEBSITE
We’re seeking a Website Development Volunteer to help create a new digital home for our mission of advocating for labor rights, gender equity, and visibility for the often-unseen workforce of mountain tourism—porters, trekking guides, and rural women leaders across Peru, Nepal, Tanzania, and other highland regions. We use storytelling, film, and grassroots advocacy to shift narratives in the tourism industry, and we’re looking for someone who can build a clean, modern website that reflects the strength and dignity of the communities we serve. The role involves designing and developing a site on WordPress, Squarespace, or Webflow, organizing pages for campaigns, media, and donation support, and helping integrate multimedia content such as interviews, photography, and short films. This is an ideal opportunity for a designer or developer looking to apply their skills toward meaningful social impact. In return, you’ll gain unique insight into global tourism justice, collaborate with a founder-led initiative, and build a purpose-driven portfolio piece with full creative input. If you are passionate about ethical travel, human rights, or storytelling through design, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to theportervoice@gmail.com to help us bring this platform to life.
READ THE LATEST
DECOLONIZE TOURISM (NEPAL EDITION) SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN
DYING FOR YOUR VACATION: THE TRAVEL WORKERS RISKING THEIR LIVES FOR $10 A DAY (via Fodor’s Travel)
WORKFORCE EQUITY FOR PORTERS: WHY IT MATTERS & WHY TRAVEL COMPANIES SHOULD BE AN ALLY (via We Travel)
ONE STEP AT AT TIME: CREATING WORKFORCE EQUITY FOR PORTERS (via 57 Hours)
MT. KILIMANJARO IS OPEN FOR TOURISM. BUT IS IT SAFE DURING THE PANDEMIC? (via Fodor’s Travel)
8 WAYS TOURISTS CAN ADVOCATE FOR WORKFORCE EQUITY FOR PORTERS IN PERU, NEPAL AND KILIMANJARO
THE FIGHT FOR WORKFORCE EQUITY ON KILIMANJARO (via Alpinist)
COVID 19 SUPPORT FOR KILIMANJARO PORTERS & GUIDES
In 2020, PVC, in partnership with the Tanzania Women Guides Foundation, organized a fundraiser to provide food supplies to porters and guides (and their families) in Kilimanjaro region. We raised over $1000 which was enough to support 15 families who were in most need of assistance. Thanks to all who supported the efforts.
GLOBAL PETITION FOR WORKFORCE EQUITY FOR THE PORTERS OF PERU’S INCA TRAIL
Sign THIS PETITION to urge the stakeholders to act!
KM 82 – A DOCUMENTARY THAT WILL TELL THE TRUE STORIES OF THE PORTERS ON THE INCA TRAIL AND CREATE WORKFORCE EQUITY TOURISM IN PERU, NEPAL & TANZANIA
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