MADEIRA WILDFIRES FUNDRAISER 2023
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Madeira Friends is a non-profit project that connects the dots between locals and internationals. Giving-back is our main pillar and it's not the first time we've gotten involved in such initiatives. Within our community, we've raised funds for kids, animals, and others in the past. However, this is bigger than us.
All fires on the west and north coast of Madeira are now thankfully under control but people became homeless, homes were destroyed, trees and crops got burned, livestock was killed... If you were affected by these wildfires, we're really sorry. There were many firefighters from all corporations on the island involved, with the support of many more professionals from the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation, GNR, PSP, and Armed Forces. Portugal mainland also sent extra help.
Our eyes are on the future and on what's next for those affected. All funds collected will be used to plant trees in Madeira, starting in November.
Planting trees is needed now more than ever. We found the right partner for that. Greener Act allows travelers to make positive changes by engaging in community projects and supporting local causes, at home and when traveling the world. With their support and your donations, we will be planting trees. If you'd like to join us when that happens, you will be more than welcome. The priority will be the closest as possible to the areas affected. With the support of Greener Act, with around 5 euros, we can plant 1 tree, 50 euros 10 trees, 500 euros 100 trees...
We also know that our firefighters are tired. They did long-hour shifts and went above and beyond to help everyone on the ground. With that in mind, we have partnered up with a local hotel, and together, we are aiming to provide the Madeira firefighters with a relaxing activity, to hopefully alleviate some of the stress and tiredness accumulated.
About us
Madeira Friends is a Portuguese registered non-profit with NIF 516898787 and has a great track record giving-back and helping local charities like animals, kids and others.
Madeira Friends is a long-term social project, with the aim of giving greater purpose and continuity to the program started in the region for the Digital Nomads. A real community is built with a mix of locals and internationals, as it makes no sense to have people from all over the world working here, and the locals thinking they don't have the same opportunities. Madeirans can and should have access to the international labor market. The digital economy allows Madeira to develop without the traditional setbacks or geographical obstacles. So we see huge potential in sharing and transferring digital skills between the international community/nomads/remote workers and young locals in schools. Madeira Friends was created to integrate this community on the island and at the same time ensure that this new community leaves a positive footprint on the island, through the creation of programs with a real impact, from networking to education, from well-being to sustainability, promoting true social and inclusive integration with the locals.
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MADEIRA FRIENDS
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Madeira, Portugal, PT