After Black Friday, Comes #GivingTuesdaySA.

by | Nov 28, 2022 | Campaign, Featured

On 29 November 2022, following the widely recognised shopping events Black Friday & Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season when many individuals are inspired to give back to a worthy cause. 

Harnessing the power of social media & collaboration, #GivingTuesdaySA encourages individuals and non-profits alike to reach out to their communities, with the aim of creating meaningful social change and spreading goodwill.

Join BackaBuddy in celebrating #GivingTuesdaySA

Here are a few charities in need of support: 

 

Help Save RX Radio 

A beloved and award-winning children’s radio station, RX Radio, hosted at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital which is presented by and for children with life-threatening illnesses, may soon close without public support.

With your donation, RX Radio can continue the wonderful work they do and keep the radio station on the air. All donors are eligible for a Section 18A tax certificate issued by RX Radio.

Support RX Radio on BackaBuddy, here. Read more.

VulPro Christmas Appeal

VulPro is a world-renowned and well-recognized vulture conservation organization which currently houses the largest captive population of non-releasable Cape vultures in the world and is the only vulture conservation organization of its kind in Africa. 

To thank their wonderful employees for the tireless work they’ve contributed this year, VulPro has launched a Christmas campaign on BackaBuddy to help repair their staff accommodation bathroom. 

Support VulPro on BackaBuddy, here.

 

Transkei Animal Welfare Initiative

The Transkei Animal Welfare Initiative, a small NPO in the former Transkei area providing primary animal health care to companion animals in one of the most rural areas in South Africa, is bringing festive cheer to Port St. Johns this Christmas by sending a veteran to assist the community in preventing unwanted breeding and puppy de-worming.

As part of their efforts to control the animal population on the streets, they’ve launched a BackaBuddy campaign to raise the necessary funds to help them on their mission. 

Support the Transkei Animal Welfare Initiative on BackaBuddy, here. 

Animal Antics Pet Rescue

Founded in 2018, Animal Antics has helped house over 150 dogs and numerous cats as well as operate an animal feeding program in Mandela Valley. This Christmas, the organisation is on a mission to help the communities around them feed their Animals.

Any donation, no matter how small, will help manage the influx of calls for help and animals that will be needing help over this festive season.

Support Animal Antics on BackaBuddy, here.

 

St Helena Sandveld Hospice

The St Helena Sandveld Hospice needs to raise an additional R10 000 in December to help fund a replacement vehicle for their dedicated nurses to visit their patients in their homes. The hospice visits approximately 65 patients a month, none of whom are obliged to pay for this care.

Support the St Helena Sandveld Hospice on BackaBuddy, here. 

 

Here’s how you can also get involved:

  • Donate to a cause you’re passionate about by visiting BackaBuddy.co.za.
  • Crowdfunding campaigns are 350% more likely to be successful if shared on social media, visit BackaBuddy on Facebook and help create awareness for a campaign that inspires you! Don’t forget to hashtag #GivingTuesdaySA.
  • If you’re a non-profit or community organisation, register on BackaBuddy to raise funds for various needs you might have on #GivingTuesday!
  • Individuals are also encouraged to create a crowdfunding campaign to support their favourite charity on #GivingTuesdaySA. Set your fundraising target, share your personal story and introduce your cause to your networks!

Whether you dedicate #GivingTuesday to helping a neighbour or stranger out, volunteer your time or donate funds to a good cause, every act of generosity counts!

Learn more about #GivingTuesdaySA on their website or email [email protected].

Follow Giving Tuesday on social media: @GivingTuesdaySA

 Create a crowdfunding campaign

South Africa’s leading crowdfunding platform, BackaBuddy has supported more than 10 000+ individuals and charities in setting up fundraising campaigns for medical fees, tuition and various causes in South Africa. The platform has thus far risen over R360 Million.