A pleasant feeling of anticipation lingered in a busy makeshift kitchen where strange contraptions lay on large tables crowded with pre-prepared food and spices of multifarious shapes and colours. This was the setting of the second cooking class organised by Madrid for Refugees (MFR), in which a refugee chef shares …
Nestling into a cosy corner of the bistro La Ciudad Invisible, Madrid, last Monday evening, I had the honour of participating in a Madrid for Refugees’ Arabic-Spanish Intercambio; a spellbinding occasion that inspired more than mere language fluency, but an entire culture sharing experience. The linguist Vivian Cook once stated …
This past holiday Madrid For Refugees held its own donation toy drive. We were able to collect so many great toys with the help of Kids&Us Mirasierra and British International School of Majadahonda for children under the age of 18. Thank you for partnering with us to help so many in need! Also, big …
There is an event for everyone with Madrid for Refugees, which is how I found myself lying in Retiro Park this past week alongside ten or so other international yogis. It was starting to cool off, with the sun in that twilight spot that casts soft light on the …
My name is Josie, I’m 22 years old and moved to Madrid three months ago to teach English. I have always loved the Spanish language and culture so I am in my element in Madrid! I love experiencing different cultures, meeting new people, and getting involved in volunteering projects. I …
