{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EMadagascar will challenge you to explore the world, build international friendships, contribute to international development and immerse yourself in a different culture.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u0027ll spend three weeks in Madagascar working together with Malagasy Scouts and local partner organisations.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETogether we\u0027ll build shared experiences, exchange ideas, contribute to local community and Scout projects, and explore Madagascar.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u0027ll work in partnership with Akany Avoko Children\u0027s Centres who care for vulnerable children.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApplications for 2027 are now closed.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/d07218cfb18f49af807efd0b3a9ff5ea\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELeader Applications\u003C/a\u003E are now closed\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/c1f2b898012544d7ad03cef1d19d8bcb\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EParticipant Applications\u003C/a\u003E are now closed\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe expedition will take place in July and August 2027 for three weeks.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIn Madagascar, you\u0027ll take part in project work, activities with local organisations and exploring.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETo get ready for the expedition you\u0027ll be expected to take part in six preparation weekends.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe expedition will cost no more than \u00A34,200. 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