Building Madeira's Future

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

From pizza oven to a peaceful hub: How the Madeira Friends hub came to life

How a run-down Funchal pizzeria became Madeira's first community hub for locals and expats. The story of transforming chaos into a peaceful gathering space.

No one should spend Christmas alone: Five years of No_mad Alone on Madeira Island

For 5 years, Madeira Friends has hosted No_mad Alone on Christmas Day - bringing together expats, locals, and digital nomads who don't want to be alone.

Madeira Friends join CASA for food drive at Pingo Doce

Sometimes, the most meaningful moments happen in the most ordinary places, like a supermarket on a Saturday morning. That is where volunteers from Madeira Friends spent the weekend, collecting food and smiles at Pingo Doce in Lido. Between Portuguese “obrigados” and friendly conversations, lo...