Building Madeira's Future

A walk that stays with you: Madeira Friends visit SPAD and get to know more about the shelter

A heartfelt visit to SPAD animal shelter in Madeira. Learn how small actions like dog walks, blankets, beds and toys can improve life for shelter animals.

A Day in the Life at Madeira Remote Coliving

Discover how a day unfolds at Madeira Remote Coliving where work, social life, and relaxation blend naturally. Curious? Read the unique productivity & community secrets.

Madeira Friends Visit RG3 - Funchal Military Base

Madeira Friends visited Regimento de Guarnição n.º 3 in Funchal, giving more than 30 members of the international community a behind-the-scenes look at military life, history, technology, and the regiment’s role in Madeira. The visit helped build stronger connections between the community and an important local institution.

Madeira Friends Visit the Madeira Delegation of the Portuguese Red Cross

Madeira Friends visited the Madeira Delegation of the Portuguese Red Cross for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the island’s most important humanitarian organisations, learning about its services, community centre, donation store, and role in supporting local life in Madeira.

The Power of Community: Supporting Centro da Mãe

Centro da Mãe is much more than a donation centre, it supports women, young mothers, and families in vulnerable situations with dignity, guidance, and practical help. Madeira Friends and volunteers have helped organise the donation rooms so families can find what they need faster and more easily.

When a 30-minute walk means everything: supporting SPAD in Madeira

This year we want to support SPAD in a more consistent way — not just occasional visits. Beyond dog walks, we’re exploring practical ways to help, like improving the adoption process and fixing small operational needs (for example, having adjustable leashes that work for different dogs). Step by step, we believe the community can reduce the pressure SPAD faces and give more dogs a real chance.

Is Madeira Friends part of the answer to youth emigration?

More than events: what 2025 meant for Madeira Friends