What Madrid For Refugees does

Madrid For Refugees (MFR) is a nonprofit association founded in 2015 and registered in Spain's Registro Nacional de Asociaciones (number 610122) under tax ID G87483087. It is headquartered in a 45m2 community space near Puerta de Toledo in central Madrid and operates with approximately 12 staff and 40+ active volunteers (230+ cumulative). The organization's mission is to help and empower refugees, asylum seekers, stateless persons, and migrants at risk of social exclusion in Madrid through an integrated portfolio of programs: Refugees Code (a 7-month Front-End Web Development training), RefuTeach (English courses in groups of up to six), Alfabetización Digital (12-lesson digital literacy), Arabic-Spanish language exchange, Nómade LAB (dance and movement), One Short (documentary filmmaking), Artists-in-Residence, employability support (CV workshops, job portal), welcome-kit donations, and cultural initiatives (Chefugee, Cooking Solidario). Beneficiaries are recruited via partner referrals from CEAR, UNHCR, refugee reception centers, and other NGOs, and all educational programs are provided free of charge.

MFR's business model is that of a community-led nonprofit, not a revenue-generating enterprise. It is funded through a diversified mix of individual donations (including a monthly 'Socio' program), corporate CSR partnerships (Lenovo, AWS, Globant, Elis, EA, Profile Software Services), public grants (including a €10,000 Comunidad de Madrid grant in 2019 and Erasmus+ project funding), fee-based events (e.g., €50 painting workshops at the Lázaro Galdiano Museum), space rental of the MFR office for corporate team-building events, and ticketed community events. The organization holds UNHCR #WithRefugees Coalition membership since 2018, is a member of the British Chamber of Commerce in Spain, and is part of the MigraCode Europe Network. Technology infrastructure is intentionally lightweight: WordPress website with Polylang multilingual support, AirTable for registrations, Google Workspace for digital literacy curriculum, Zoom for online courses, and Eventbrite for ticketing. There is no proprietary technology product, and no AI/ML development is disclosed.

Name

Madrid For Refugees

Legal name

Madrid For Refugees

Website

https://madridforrefugees.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Madrid For Refugees is a Madrid-based nonprofit association, founded in 2015, that delivers free education, employability, cultural, and integration programs to refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants, funded by donations, grants, and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refugee and Migrant Social Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI), Immigrant & Refugee Community Education (Integration/Navigation) (EDAAAFAH), Immigrant & Refugee Workforce Integration Programs (EDAAAOAJ)

Keywords

• Refugee support services
• Language education programs
• Digital literacy training
• Cultural integration initiatives
• Employability workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public and Private Grants: MFR receives funding through public grants (such as the €10,000 Community of Madrid grant for Refugees Code programming) and private foundation grants for program support.
2. Individual Donations: Monthly donor program (Socio) and one-time donations from individuals supporting refugee causes.
3. Corporate Social Responsibility Partnerships: Companies sponsor courses, provide employment opportunities, donate products/services, run donation campaigns, and engage employees through volunteering.
4. Space Rental and Venue Hire: MFR rents their office space for events, meetings, team-building activities, and workshops, with proceeds supporting refugee programs.
5. Event Revenue: Community events with paid admission, art workshops, and cultural events generate funds while raising awareness.
6. Workshop and Training Services: Paid workshops and training sessions delivered to universities and academic institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Madrid For Refugees is a nonprofit association that delivers free educational, cultural, and integration programs for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in Madrid, Spain. Its portfolio includes language courses (English, Spanish, Arabic exchange), digital literacy and coding training (Refugees Code, a 7-month Front-End Web Development program), employability workshops, dance and artistic residencies, culinary initiatives, and essential household item donations. Programs are funded through grants, donations, CSR partnerships, and event revenue, with all beneficiary-facing services provided at no cost.

Product overview

Madrid For Refugees operates as a nonprofit organization offering an integrated portfolio of educational, cultural, and support services for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants. The core programs include Refugees Code (7-month Front-End Web Development training), Digital Literacy (12-lesson computer skills course), RefuTeach English Courses, and the Arabic-Spanish Language Exchange. The organization also provides Nómade LAB (dance and movement workshops), an Artists-in-Residence Program, culinary initiatives (Chefugee, Cooking Solidario, and former Refusion Restaurant), One Short documentary filmmaking course, and "Getting Around" Spanish cultural orientation. Employability support includes CV workshops and job portal resources. Additionally, the organization facilitates essential item donations, welcome kit sponsorship, and community space rental. The portfolio functions as a multi-service community hub with programs designed for social integration, skills development, cultural exchange, and economic empowerment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Refugees Code: A 7-month training program on Front-End Web Development for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants at risk of social exclusion. Promotes equal opportunities for diverse talent in the technology sector.
• RefuTeach
• Chefugee
• Cooking Solidario
• Refusion
• Nómade LAB
• RefuTeach
• Alfabetización Digital (Digital Literacy)

Products and services

• Refugees Code A 7-month intensive Front-End Web Development training program for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants at risk of social exclusion. Includes final project presentations and a diploma upon completion. Partners include AWS, Globant, Lenovo, Profile Software Services, and The Bridge Digital Talent Accelerator.
• Digital Literacy (Alfabetización Digital) A 12-lesson course teaching basic computer skills including keyboard use, internet navigation, email, and Google Workspace, designed for social integration and job searching among refugees and migrants.
• RefuTeach English Course Free English language classes for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants delivered in small groups of up to 6 students by native English-speaking volunteers using a personalized methodology.
• Arabic-Spanish Language Exchange A language exchange program that promotes mutual language learning and social integration between Arabic-speaking and Spanish-speaking communities, organized in small groups by proficiency level.
• Nómade LAB A free dance and movement laboratory for migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees, providing a space for encounter, care, and collective creation using dance as a tool for emotional expression and community building.
• Employability Program Professional integration support including CV workshops, individual coaching sessions, a multilingual CV guide library (English, Spanish, French, Ukrainian), an employment portal directory, and collaborations with partners such as Honeypot to connect refugees with job opportunities in Madrid.
• One Short Documentary Filmmaking Course A free 6-week documentary filmmaking course taught by professional filmmakers in English, designed to provide documentary creation skills with priority access for refugees and those at risk of social exclusion.
• Artists-in-Residence Program Program supporting migrant and refugee artists based in Madrid by providing space to develop their practice, collaborate with the MFR community, and present work to new audiences across theater, dance, performance, visual arts, and cultural curation.
• Welcome Kit Sponsorship A sponsorship program that lets donors fund a move-in welcome kit for refugee families, containing household essentials such as bedding, cutlery, towels, dishes, and hygiene products to help them establish themselves in new homes.
• Cooking Solidario Cooking classes led by refugee chefs passionate about sharing their country's gastronomy and customs, developing leadership skills and cultural exchange while generating funds to support the chefs and MFR.
• Space Rental Rental of MFR's 45m2 community office space for private events, meetings, team-building activities, and workshops, including high-speed internet, projector, sound system, 25 chairs, 6 tables, refrigerator, and microwave. All proceeds support refugee initiatives.
• Community Guide (Guía de Servicios) A centralized resource guide listing available community services in Madrid including language classes, asylum information, professional development, food sources, job searching resources, and national resources for refugees and migrants.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,800+ refugees directly supported since 2015
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• UNHCR/ACNUR (United Nations Refugee Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018UNHCR has collaborated on multiple occasions with MFR, supporting efforts to improve refugees' lives in Spain through empowerment actions and promoting integration. Since 2018, MFR is one of 500+ organizations globally in the UNHCR #WithRefugees Coalition.
• CEAR (Comisión Española de Ayuda al Refugiado)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMFR and CEAR share the objective of helping and empowering asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants towards social and labor inclusion. They have developed joint training programs including digital literacy and English courses benefiting CEAR's users.
• LenovomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLenovo provided essential resources for Refugees Code course execution between 2022-2023, including funding for a course coordinator position and materials for students, elevating MFR's operational capabilities.
• GlobantmajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner supporting the 2024-2025 Refugees Code cohort as part of the Demo Day 2025 event.
• The Bridge | Digital Talent AcceleratorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Bridge hosts MFR Refugees Code Demo Day events at their venue in Madrid and collaborates on digital talent development for refugees.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)majorTechnology or IntegrationAWS supports Refugees Code program providing cloud services and technology resources for the coding education initiative.
• Profile Software ServicesmajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for 2024-2025 Refugees Code cohort supporting the Front-End Web Development program.
• La Casa Encendida (Fundación Montemadrid)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2024, La Casa Encendida provides classroom spaces for MFR courses through a formal space-sharing agreement, enabling expanded program delivery.
• Open Cultural Center (OCC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization collaborating on Refugees Code program and cultural integration initiatives.
• MigraCodecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMigraCode Europe Network partner; MFR Refugees Code is part of the European network promoting tech education for refugees and migrants across multiple cities.
• Electronic Arts (EA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEA Spain Outreach team has collaborated on various events and fundraising activities organized by MFR, aligned with EA's commitment to equality, inclusion, and STEM education.
• Centro de Acogida Vallecas (Refugee Reception Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration providing essential items, specific training, and individual support to residents transitioning to Spanish society.
• Universidad Complutense de MadridminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for educational programs and knowledge exchange.
• Stanford UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership through study abroad and service-learning programs.
• British Chamber of Commerce in SpainminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial membership strengthening connections with the private sector and employment networks.
• HoneypotminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to enhance employability services, providing CV workshops, interview preparation, and connecting refugees with potential job opportunities in Madrid.
• ElisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational multi-service provider donated 50 complete bedding sets (sheets, blankets, bath and hand towels) for distribution to refugees, migrants, and people at risk of social exclusion.
• ChefugeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer MFR initiative that became an independent association in 2019, continuing as a sister organization collaborating on culinary events and refugee chef support.
• Cruz Roja EspañolamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish Red Cross collaboration on refugee support initiatives and humanitarian programs.
• CodeWomenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting Refugees Code program and promoting gender diversity in technology.
• LakookminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial enterprise providing catering for MFR events including Refugees Code Demo Day.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Chefugee: Former MFR initiative that became an independent association in 2019, continuing culinary events with refugee chefs. Sister organization with overlapping cultural integration mission.
• Kiron Open Higher Education: Germany-based nonprofit providing free online higher education and tech training to refugees. Comparable in mission (education for refugees) but at larger European scale.
• ReDI School of Digital Integration: Tech school offering digital education to refugees and migrants in Germany, Denmark, and other countries. Direct comparable in refugee-focused tech training with similar cohort-based model to Refugees Code.

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Spain: Large Catholic-affiliated social services organization providing refugee support, social integration, and humanitarian aid across Spain. Significantly larger scale but overlapping mission with MFR's integration work.
• Cruz Roja Española (Spanish Red Cross): Major humanitarian organization with refugee support programs in Spain. Larger and broader scope than MFR but serving overlapping beneficiaries through emergency assistance, integration, and employability programs.

Direct peers

• ACCEM: Spanish nonprofit focused on refugee and migrant support, including housing, legal aid, employment, and integration services. Operates nationally with similar mission and programs to MFR.
• Open Cultural Center (OCC): Madrid-based nonprofit supporting refugees and migrants through cultural exchange, language learning, and integration programs. Direct partner of MFR with similar community-based service model.
• CEAR (Comisión Española de Ayuda al Refugiado): Spain's leading refugee NGO, providing legal, social, and integration support to asylum seekers and refugees. MFR and CEAR are direct partners and serve the same beneficiary population in Spain, making CEAR the most direct comparable organization.
• MigraCode Europe: European network of coding schools for refugees and migrants, of which MFR's Refugees Code is a member. Direct peer in tech training for refugees with shared curriculum and methodology.

Regional players

• Refugees Welcome Foundation: International organization promoting housing and integration for refugees. Similar refugee integration mission but operates primarily in Germany and other EU countries rather than Spain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/madrid4refugees
• Facebookfacebook.com/Madrid4Refugees
• Instagraminstagram.com/madrid4refugees
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/madrid-for-refugees

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles26 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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