Crowdfunding Success Stories
Backabuddy is Growing Givers through stories of resilience, recovery, and radical hope.
R800 million+ given to causes
125 000+ Campaigns funded
800 000+ Committed givers
Behind every campaign is a real story, supported by many people over time.
We believe that a successful campaign is more than just a reached target, it’s a life changed. This is where you'll find stories that inspire hope and proof that when South Africans stand together, the impossible is always possible.
The BackaBuddy Impact Map
🇿🇦 Growing Givers across South Africa
See where hope is growing. This is a birds-eye view of the communities currently being uplifted by the givers. Your support is part of this localised engine of change.
Cape Town
718,216 Donors and Campaign Creators
Pretoria
488,048 Donors and Campaign Creators
Johannesburg
457,565 Donors and Campaign Creators
Durban
144,708 Donors and Campaign Creators
Vereeniging
115,772 Donors and Campaign Creators
Pietermaritzburg
71,705 Donors and Campaign Creators
Soweto
63,824 Donors and Campaign Creators
Gqeberha
53,959 Donors and Campaign Creators
Welkom
52,109 Donors and Campaign Creators
East London
31,447 Donors and Campaign Creators
Polokwane
20,187 Donors and Campaign Creators
Stellenbosch
15,498 Donors and Campaign Creators
Worcester
12,336 Donors and Campaign Creators
Kariega
11,959 Donors and Campaign Creators
George
11,120 Donors and Campaign Creators
Paarl
10,210 Donors and Campaign Creators
Ballito
9,660 Donors and Campaign Creators
Mbombela
9,377 Donors and Campaign Creators
Mossel Bay
7,815 Donors and Campaign Creators
eMalahleni
7,573 Donors and Campaign Creators
Kroonstad
5,843 Donors and Campaign Creators
Richards Bay
5,307 Donors and Campaign Creators
Kimberley
4,926 Donors and Campaign Creators
Calvinia
511 Donors and Campaign Creators
Colesberg
18 Donors and Campaign Creators
Upington
2,390 Donors and Campaign Creators
Springbok
53 Donors and Campaign Creators
Sutherland
3 Donors and Campaign Creators
This map highlights where giving is happening across South Africa through active campaigns and supporter participation.
Your Heart. Your Cause. Your Impact.
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Explore our library of step-by-step tutorials, organisation-focused guidance, and practical crowdfunding tips. Whether you're launching your first campaign or looking to grow support, these videos cover everything you need to know.
Honouring Tom Skye’s Journey from Addiction to Advocacy
Honouring Tom Skye’s Journey from Addiction to Advocacy
Honouring Tom Skye’s Journey from Addiction to Advocacy
After an Unexpected Accident: This Little Boy’s Story Shows the Power of Collective Kindness
After a devastating accident left 5-year-old Roland with a fractured skull, hundreds of supporters helped his family access urgent medical care.
More Than R133 000 Raised to Help Caroline Heal and Return to the Music She Loves
After a colon cancer diagnosis, musician and teacher Caroline Blundell received overwhelming support from her community through BackaBuddy.
How Donors Helped Johan Access Life-Saving Cancer Treatment
After advanced colon cancer returned, donor support helped Johan access critical treatment and eased the burden on his family.
A Fire Couldn’t Wash Away What Dutchie Surf Means to the Surf Community
After a fire destroyed Dutchie Surf Designs, supporters rallied behind a small business crowdfunding campaign to help Josh rebuild.
How a Medical Crowdfunding Campaign Fueled Benjamin’s Journey Towards Walking
Born three months premature, Benjamin faces neurological challenges. Thanks to donor support, he is now one step closer to walking.
After Devastating House Fire, Over R263 000 Raised to Help Port Alfred Family Rebuild
After a devastating house fire destroyed their Port Alfred home, the Coville-Reeves family received overwhelming support through BackaBuddy.
32 Donors Helped Sambulo Celebrate His Degree at Home
After studying in Hungary, first-generation graduate Sambulo Maphumulo raised over R21,000 through a BackaBuddy graduation fundraiser to return home for his graduation ceremony.
How Hundreds of Donors Helped Support Jan-Hendrik’s Cancer Fight
Hundreds of donors helped Jan-Hendrik Truter and his young family raise over R690,000 through a BackaBuddy cancer crowdfunding campaign.
After 14 Years of Fighting Cancer, Rachel’s Crowdfunding Campaign Helped Fund Critical Radiation Treatment
After 14 years of battling cancer, Rachel McDonald raised over R292,000 through a BackaBuddy crowdfunding campaign for critical treatment.
Julie de Beer’s Crowdfunding Recovery Campaign
A medical crowdfunding campaign on BackaBuddy helped Julie de Beer raise over R51,000 after unexpected post-birth complications — with just 16 donors.
199 Donors Helped Bring the De Jager’s Baby Home
In Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, the De Jagers' baby crowdfunding campaign began as a simple, urgent plea: to give one family the chance to welcome their child to the world safely. What followed was something few could have predicted. In just over a month, R73 436 was raised by 199 donors, beating their original R60 000 goal and helping the De Jager family move forward with a planned, safe birth for their second baby girl.
Impact in Action
Behind every BackaBuddy campaign is a person who chose hope over hardship. These are the real stories of the grit, gratitude, and growth that define our community, proving that every obstacle is an opportunity for a miracle.
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Success is contagious.
Explore the wide range of dreams that South Africans are making a reality right now. Every "Win" here is proof that when we activate the collective, the target is always within reach.
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What happens after the target is hit?
Follow our campaign creators and see how your donations are changing lives. These stories are tangible examples of your kindness in action.
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