Following the County’s very successful visit to Malawi in 2024, we are planning a smaller return visit in the early summer of 2026. This expedition is purposefully different in scale and scope to the full visit in 2024. The next full Project Africa expedition is likely to be in the summer of 2028.
Objectives for Malawi 2026
This expedition is purposefully different in scale and scope to the full visit in 2024. The next full Project Africa expedition is likely to be in the summer of 2028. The 2026 expedition will be small and targeted. Following input from those expressing an interest in the visit at a recent Meeting, it was agreed there should be two options on offer.
Option 1 – Network Unit (age 18–24)
Complete projects (working with Malawi Scouts and/or the Joshua charity to identify opportunities). Given the time available and the financial impact, these are likely to be refurbishment projects (eg: painting, desk repair, etc) rather than a major construction project. For those that wish to, an opportunity to complete the Scouts of the World Award (SOWA).
Option 2 – Support Unit (25+)
Provide in-country support to the Network Unit if required. Revisit the project sites from 2024 and visit the Solomoni and Manyowe projects that were funded by Berkshire Scouts after that visit. Identify and recce potential project sites and R&R opportunities for a larger return visit in 2028.
Additional objectives
Work with local Malawi Scouts to support the expansion of Scouting in the country. Support Malawi Scouts with their preparations to attend ‘WINGS26’. Further develop relationships with our partners in Malawi.
For more details (dates, costs, etc), download the ‘Briefing document’ and see tables below.
Click here to make an application for Malawi 2026.
Key dates
| 2025 | |
| Applications deadline | 31 May |
| Flights booked | July/August |
| 2026 | |
| Outward flight | end June / early July |
| Return flight | July (10–12 days in-country) |
Payment/deposit schedule
| 2025 | |
| First deposit (£300) | 30 June |
Key documents/links
| Application form | click here |
| Terms & Conditions v2 | click here |
| Briefing document | click here |
| Scouts of the World Award (SOWA) | click here |
Application
| Application form | click here |
For further information and enquiries:
Contact Simon Pickett, County Programme Team Lead