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MADEIRA FRIENDS
A NON-PROFIT CREATING THE BEST INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY IN THE WORLD, IN MADEIRA
Need help with accommodation or buying a house? Open a company? Visa? NHR? Residency? Accounting, legal and tax? Hosting a retreat or event? Cowork or coliving? Rent a car or scooter? Make new friends or need tips? E-mail us!
MEET THE FOUNDERS MARELIN & LUIS
THEY QUIT THEIR JOBS TO TRY MAKE IT HAPPEN
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MADEIRA FRIENDS MISSION & GOALS
We connect the dots between digital nomads, expats & locals in Madeira Island, Portugal
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BUILD THE COMMUNITY
Day-to-day support, advice, community management & activities
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WIN-WIN FOR LOCALS
Knowledge transfer in schools, institutions, giving-back & volunteering programs
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TECH & BUSINESS
Identify opportunities for investment in the Madeira ecosystem & reporting
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WEEKLY LUNCHES
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HIKING & SPORTS
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MEETUPS
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COMMUNITY DINNERS
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PARTIES
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WORKSHOPS
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SKILL-SHARING
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VOLUNTEERING
THINGS WE DO FOR THE COMMUNITY
ALMOST EVERYTHING, REALLY
Relocate to Madeira
Accommodation
Real Estate Property
Legal & Tax Advice
Open your company here
Recommendations & tips
Healthcare
Car rentals & activities
Fitness & networking
Events & venues
WE HELPED MANY FRIENDS IN 2023
10.000+
People at our events
270+
In-person gatherings
170+
Rentals
Dozens
Relocated people
Multiple
Giving-back initiatives
Several
New companies opened
Few cool
Tech events
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New couples
OUR SUPPORTERS
Want to support this mission?
OUR PARTNERS
Want to be part of this mission?
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COMMUNITY
MONTHLY SUPPORT
PROGRESS: 83% ⭐️
Your support pays for Marelin and Luis' minimum salary
SUPPORT MONTHLY
SINGLE DONATION
"24/7 help to everyone"
Community onboarding
Connect with locals and services
Rentals and real estate help
Manage whatsapp, slack, instagram, facebook, e-mail
Organize events and activities
Create giving-back initiatives
Tips and recommendations
Tax and legal support
Help relocating to Madeira