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Majestic Porters' Scholarship Program

Cooking Apprenticeship for James and Amani

6/5/2016

 
Long time Porters with us, James and Amani, were part of our initial scholarship launch and went on to complete a three months beginners English course followed by a one month driving course. As part of their scholarship, we also gave them a monthly allowance so they could continue to look after their families while studying and not working. 

For the next step in their advancement both James and Amani decided they would like to train as cooks. Cooks working in trekking teams on Kilimanjaro make considerably more than Porters so they saw this as a wise choice, and it allowed them to work while learning.

Our wonderful Cook, Rashid, one of the best on the mountain (just ask our clients) was their trainer. He taught them on the mountain as well as for a full two weeks in his own home. It was a real win/win as Majestic Foundation paid Rashid extra money to teach James and Amani and they got to learn from the best.

Learning to cook on the mountain

Learning at Rashid's home

    About Majestic's Foundation

    Majestic's Foundation - Maisha Bora - is funded by the full 50% of Liana and Steve's share of the profits generated from Majestic Kilimanjaro Treks & Safaris. In fact, Steve and Liana take no income for their work in the business either.

    When you climb or take a safari with us, you'll know that your trip is making a real difference to people's lives in very practical ways.
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    Click to read ​how During 2020 and Covid19 we raised Aus$12,402.00 for our crews members, through the generous donations from clients and friends.
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    WE HAVE:
    ​- Ongoingly run our Porters Scholarship Program.
    - Sponsored a young man through his final two years of high school and three years of university.
    - Paid school fees for the last 3 years for two girls to attend high school.
    - Ongoingly pay rent and food for two families each with mother and 4 children whose husbands left them.
    - Renovated a business and bought stock for a mother with 4 children.
    - Funded Micro-Loans of anywhere between US$150 to US$1,5000 to start businesses.
    - Funded the establishment of a grocery store business for a refugee family.
    - Run a 
    English literacy and and computer centre called  Maisha Bora  (for a better life) with over 60 adult refugee and local students. 
    - Bought 2 acres on land for a farm cooperative sticking chickens, goats and pigs.


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​We are partners of Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP) and Partner for Responsible Travel Program.
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ABOUT MAJESTIC KILIMANJARO
​Incorporated in Tanzania and Co-founded by Tumaini Sandi, born and living in Tanzania and Steve & Liana from Australia. Steve & Liana take no income from this business and all their share of profits go to community projects in Tanzania & East Africa, through our Foundation.
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  • Safaris
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    • Private Day Tours
    • 3 Day Safari
    • 5 Day Safari
    • 6 Day Safari Dec to March
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    • Safari Destinations
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    • Climb An Active Volcano
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