The year 2026 promises to be rich, committed, and deeply human for Mekong Plus. True to its mission of sustainable development in Vietnam and Cambodia, the NGO is offering a series of solidarity-based events that combine meaningful encounters, cultural discoveries, sporting challenges, and shared moments. These events are concrete opportunities to support the most vulnerable rural communities while living unique, purpose-driven experiences.
Solidarity trips, conferences, sporting challenges, and cultural events: discover the full programme of Mekong Plus events in 2026.
Mekong Plus: 30 Years of Commitment at the Heart of Villages
For more than 30 years, Mekong Plus has been working in Vietnam and Cambodia alongside families living on less than one euro a day. Its approach is based on a simple but powerful principle: development works when everyone participates. Through microcredit, education, health, sustainable agriculture, and environmental programmes, projects are designed with local communities and led by them.
The events organised in 2026 fully reflect this philosophy. Every participation directly contributes to funding programmes and strengthens the bond between donors, volunteers, local teams, and beneficiaries.
January 2026
Solidarity Golf Tour in Vietnam
At the start of 2026, Mekong Plus is organising a Solidarity Golf Tour in southern Vietnam. Over one week, participants alternate between golf rounds, visits to NGO projects, and meetings with local teams.
The stay is all-inclusive (excluding international flights) and includes a significant donation to Mekong Plus. This format is ideal for participants wishing to combine passion, discovery of the country, and solidarity engagement in a friendly and responsible setting.
When: January 25 to February 1, 2026
Where: Southern Vietnam
March 2026
Charity Concert for Mekong Plus
On March 8, 2026, a charity concert will be held in at Bourg-la-Reine, France in support of Mekong Plus. Music, encounters, and shared moments will be at the heart of this event, with a presentation of the NGO’s work by its founder.
This cultural event supports Mekong Plus programmes while bringing together an audience sensitive to values of solidarity and commitment.
When: 3:30PM, March 8, 2026
Where: 7 avenue du Lycée Lakanal à Bourg la Reine, France
Solidarity Conference: “How Can We Be Useful?”
On March 26, 2026, Mekong Plus invites you to an evening of reflection and discussion around a key question: how can we act meaningfully in the face of major global crises?
Led by Étienne de Callataÿ, the conference will address pressing and complex topics, such as supporting women and children in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as the challenges of development in a fast-growing country like Vietnam. Bernard Kervyn, founder of Mekong Plus, will also share his field experience and long-term vision of sustainable development.
An inspiring evening to step back, better understand humanitarian challenges, and reflect on effective and respectful ways to engage.
When: 8PM, March 26, 2026
Where: Eglise Saint-Francois, Louvain le Neuve, Belgium
April – May 2026
Mekong Bike Tour: From Saigon to Angkor Wat
One of the highlights of the year, the Mekong Bike Tour (April 27 to May 6, 2026) perfectly embodies the spirit of Mekong Plus. This 10-day solidarity cycling challenge links Ho Chi Minh City to Angkor Wat, crossing Vietnam and Cambodia.
This is far more than a sporting adventure. It is a full immersion into Mekong Plus projects and village life. By bike, participants ride approximately 380 kilometres, staying close to local communities and far from traditional tourist routes.
Supervised by local teams, the route combines visits to sustainable agriculture projects, meetings with beneficiary families, hands-on solidarity activities, and major cultural discoveries. A support vehicle ensures comfort and logistics, allowing everyone to experience the journey at their own pace.
The Mekong Bike Tour is often described as a transformative experience: an accessible challenge, a lesson in humility, and a deep encounter with the dignity and resilience of rural communities.
When: April 27 to May 6, 2026
Where: Vietnam & Cambodia
June 2026
Solidarity Getaway in the Loire Valley
From June 5 to 7, 2026, Mekong Plus is organising a solidarity getaway in the Loire Valley, combining heritage, gastronomy, and engagement.
Over three days, participants enjoy an exceptional weekend exploring castles, vineyards, bike rides, and convivial moments. The goal is to support Mekong Plus programmes while sharing a warm and accessible experience in France.
This getaway illustrates another way of getting involved: building bridges between here and there, pleasure and solidarity, and showing that impact can also grow from simple, shared moments.
When: June 5 to 7, 2026
Where: Loire Valley, France
December 2026
Solidarity Cruise on the Mekong
The solidarity cruise along the Mekong invites participants to discover Southeast Asia in a different way. Aboard a human-scale boat on the 8th December 2026, travellers journey between Vietnam and Cambodia, following the rhythm of the river and the encounters it offers.
The trip combines major cultural visits, immersion in Mekong Plus projects, exchanges with local teams, and moments of reflection on community development. Stops in villages provide insight into key local challenges such as agriculture, education, hygiene, microcredit, and women’s empowerment.
This solidarity cruise is designed for those who want to take time to understand, listen, and engage, while living a deeply human experience.
When: From December 8 to 18, 2026
Where: Vietnam & Cambodia
Why Take Part in Mekong Plus Events in 2026?
Taking part in a Mekong Plus event is much more than attending an activity or a trip. It means becoming an actor in a sustainable, respectful, and effective development model. Every registration, donation, pedal stroke, or shared moment directly helps improve the living conditions of thousands of rural families.
In 2026, Mekong Plus invites you to act differently: by meeting, understanding, and sharing. Whether you are sporty, curious, committed, or simply searching for meaning, there is an event for you.
Want to Join the Adventure?
Discover upcoming dates, register for events, or contact the Mekong Plus team to learn more. Together, let’s make 2026 a year of impact and solidarity.
More Ways to Get Involved
Here’s how you can get involved:
- Sponsor a child with a scholarship: https://mekongplus.org/en/sponsor-a-child/
- Finance a microcredit: https://mekongplus.org/en/finance-a-microcredit/
- Join our eco-tours: https://mekongplus.org/en/mekong-bikes/
- Make a donation to our programmes: https://mekongplus.org/en/donate/
- Follow us on Facebook: Mekong Plus & Mekong Quilts
