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Stay Prepared: 2025’s Essential Emergency Hotlines in South Africa
Emergencies can happen when we least expect them, and knowing who to call can be lifesaving. Whether it's a medical crisis, safety concern, or...
How Luke Jones is Using Animation to Foster Inclusion
Luke Jones, a 25-year-old aspiring animator from Johannesburg, has spent the past four years living in Cape Town, studying Computer Game Design at...
BackaBuddy Unwraps Kindness This Festive Season with 0% Platform Fees for December 2024
South Africa – December 2024: BackaBuddy, South Africa’s leading donations-based crowdfunding platform, is spreading joy this festive season with an...
BackaBuddy’s Bernelie Barwise: A Life of Music, Fire, and Making a Difference
Social Media Manager at BackaBuddy, Bernelie Barwise (32), is a Cape Town-based performer, musician, and fire artist whose talents shine as brightly...
Redefining the Season: #GivingTuesdaySA Inspires Generosity Beyond Black Friday’s Shopping Spree
After the excitement of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday emerges as a powerful reminder of the season’s true spirit—generosity. On...
16 Days of Activism: Your Guide to Support, Hotlines, and Actions to End GBV
In South Africa, gender-based violence (GBV) remains a devastating reality, with one in three women experiencing physical or sexual violence in...
Protecting Vanderbijlpark’s Community Cats
Since 2015, The Feral Carer NPC in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, has been dedicated to the care and protection of community cats, with Farzana Ismail, an...
From Survival to Advocacy: Mosa Mphore’s Journey to Champion Organ Donation
Mosa Mphore knows firsthand the life-changing impact of organ donation. At just 22 years old, Mosa’s life was interrupted by a devastating diagnosis...
How To Close Your BackaBuddy Campaign
This is the how-to guide for closing and hiding your BackaBuddy campaign. Understand the process and provide feedback about your experience. Steps...
How To Verify Your Campaign & Get Funds
Verifying your BackaBuddy campaign builds trust with your donors and ensures smooth payouts. This guide explains the importance of verification and...
Browse through our selection of updates, fundraising resources and tips to help you raise more money and keep track of the lives you’ve changed.
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