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Shining the light back on Nepal

Written by admin on August 5, 2015

Recovery from a disastrous set of events, like the earthquakes that rocked Nepal this year, is never quick. As a nation, the Nepalese are a tough, resourceful people. But this alone is not enough to enable their recovery from homes that have been destroyed, workplaces that no longer exist and schools that were razed to […] Read more »

Written by admin on July 6, 2015

For several years Porter Progress UK have been collecting outdoor clothing and equipment from our supporters from all around the UK and Europe to redistribute to the Mountain Porters, primarily through the clothing banks we support in Nepal. The collections have been a huge success, with literally thousands of pieces donated to us. In the […]

Rebuilding Nepal – a long trek with many mountains to climb

Written by admin on May 12, 2015

Yesterday another massive earthquake hit Nepal, this time with the epicentre in the Everest region. Our partner charity Community Action Nepal is feeding back information on what is happening in the communities with which we work. You can read more here: http://www.canepal.org.uk/. Regular supporters will know that PPUK runs a clothing bank in Lukla; at […] Read more »

Rebuilding Nepal – a long trek with many mountains to climb

Written by Tom Buttle on May 12, 2015

You have probably been following the tragic news from Nepal today and in recent weeks, and will be aware of the country’s dire need for support and aid. A huge humanitarian effort has now built up involving the UN, large aid organisations like Oxfam and Save the Children and many others. Nepal is a very […] Read more »

Nepal Earthquake – Donations update

Written by admin on April 28, 2015

Dear Friends and Supporters Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Nepal as the extent of the earthquake unfolds. Many thanks to those of you who have contacted us with offers of help. As we know Nepal is a fragile country and there is urgent need for aid. The immediate need is to […] Read more »

Written by admin on January 7, 2010

Outdoor clothing specialists, Rohan, have very kindly donated 7 large boxes of kit, including trousers, fleeces and shirts to Porters Progress UK. “Rohan are proud to be helping this great initiative, and in some small way offer direct useful action to these amazingly hard-working people. By donating some Rohan garments we hope we can help […]