The Ferry Cat Refuge, Lagos
- Written by Patrick Street
One of Lagos’s most famous, if unofficial, tourist attractions the “Ferry Cat Refuge” has recently received a complete make-over, writes Patrick Street. The facility supported by The NANDI charity, on the banks of the Rio Bensafrim at the Ferry embarkation point on the Meia Praia side, has been in existence for as long as most people can remember.
Success in recession
- Written by Sue Englefield
Opportunities at São Brás Museum - As businesses and employees suffer the hardships of recession, it is heartening to hear that the Amigos of São Brás Museum continue to attract new members. More than 30 groups meet regularly and the programme of activities is constantly expanding.
Opening doors, with kindness
- Written by Natasha Donn, Algarve 123
At a time when we’re beset with doom, gloom and bad news, this little story comes as a ray of welcome sunshine. It’s about a group of local people who have decided “it’s time to help people who have dropped through the net”. “Small Acts of Kindness” is the name, and their first beneficiary is a special brand of superwoman, known simply as Gil (as she can’t stand her full name).
Happy 1st Birthday Foreign Welcome Group
- Written by Sue Englefield
The Foreign Welcome group will have existed for a year in April 2012 and can look back on a good first year. Starting from scratch they have had their challenges getting things moving. The group's aim is to enhance the lives of expats and the local community by building links and removing barriers.
The Dream Association
- Written by Janet Shook
Founded in 2010 by Willemijn Van Der Brink, João Miguel Moreno and Celia Maria Rodrigues Monteiro. with the intention to improve the quality of life for children and youth in the Vila Real de Santo Antonio community.
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