Building Madeira's Future

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June 12, 2025

Madeira Friends Launch a Pilot Project for Schools — Giving Back Through Digital Skills

In 2023, Madeira Friends launched a meaningful giving-back initiative at Escola Básica e Secundária Gonçalves Zarco — a 4-week pilot coding program designed to inspire local students and introduce them to the world of technology led by volunteers from the digital nomad and expat community.

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June 6, 2025

How Madeira Concierge became the go-to support for internationals on the island

It all started with a simple intention: to help those who needed it.

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June 2, 2025

Madeira Friends present themselves to the local youth at the Summer Opening music festival

In July 2022, Madeira Friends made their presence felt at the Summer Opening: one of the largest music events held on the island at Santa Catarina Park in Funchal.

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June 2, 2025

Madeira Remote: how our pop-up Co-living dream came to life

For a long time, we dreamed of turning the Madeira Friends experience into something even more immersive — a home where remote workers could live, work, and connect while tapping into everything the Madeira Friends community already offers. Coworking, events, island adventures, and friendships ...

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May 30, 2025

“Madeira belongs to all” and "We all belong to Madeira"

Art Installation Integrating Locals and Internationals — Year 2022

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May 30, 2025

Madeira Friends at the “Innovation and Future — Future Work” Conference

Year 2022

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May 29, 2025

From Spray Paint to Support: When Art Meets Mental Health 🌈

In 2022, Wanderlust, the world’s largest mindfulness and wellness event, arrived in Madeira for the first time — and Madeira Friends was right there, stepping into the wellness spotlight in a way we never had before. Locals, internationals, creatives, wellness pros — everyone came together ...

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May 28, 2025

“It Started with Burpees” the story of Madeira Friends

Year 2022

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May 24, 2025

Madeira Friends Host their Second Hackathon  -  Year 2023

Madeira Friends hosted their second hackathon which took place at the Sangha Cowork Funchal on 19, 20, and 21 May 2023. In 2022, they focused on no-code tools but this time they took it to the next level, as they brought Artificial Intelligence into the equation. They focused on bureaucracy, safe...

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