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Hands of Harmony Choir Proves Deaf Can Bring Music to Life Across South Africa

Hands of Harmony Choir Proves Deaf Can Bring Music to Life Across South Africa

Oct 1, 2025

Transoranje’s Hands of Harmony, a Deaf learners’ choir from Pretoria, brought music to life through vibration, sign, and story on a 3,000km Karoo tour. Support their next chapter by backing the 2026 regional tour on BackaBuddy.Transoranje’s Hands of Harmony, a Deaf learners’ choir from Pretoria, brought music to life through vibration, sign, and story on a 3,000km Karoo tour. Support their next chapter by backing the 2026 regional tour on BackaBuddy.

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Be in the World: Community-Led Support for Dementia Awareness Month

Be in the World: Community-Led Support for Dementia Awareness Month

Sep 22, 2025

Be in the World is creating dementia-friendly hubs in Cape Town that bring families together through art, music, movement, and support. As World Alzheimer’s Day approaches, the campaign invites donors and communities to stand against stigma and help build spaces of dignity, joy, and connection.

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“You Are Not a Burden”: SafeTalk’s CEO Mobilises Schools and Parents To Save Lives

“You Are Not a Burden”: SafeTalk’s CEO Mobilises Schools and Parents To Save Lives

Sep 11, 2025

The 10th of September—World Suicide Prevention Day—Lino Muller and SafeTalk call South Africa to meet crisis with compassion and action. Through practical, anti-stigma workshops, SafeTalk equips teachers, parents and community leaders to notice distress, start safe conversations and link people to care. Support the R150,000 campaign to expand training and reach more vulnerable communities.

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Walking for Mental Health: Penelope Takes Therapy onto the Camino

Walking for Mental Health: Penelope Takes Therapy onto the Camino

Sep 10, 2025

On 17 September, Hout Bay therapist and wilderness guide Penelope van Maasdyk begins a up-to-1,000km Camino linking the del Norte, Primitivo and Via de la Plata. Her “Walking for Mental Health” mission offers free walk-and-talk coaching and craniosacral support to pilgrims, funded by a modest R55,000 crowdfund. A QR code on her pack lets anyone book time to walk beside her, breathe, and begin again.

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Kim Conley’s Hout Bay Project Turns Afternoons Into Futures for 130 Children

Kim Conley’s Hout Bay Project Turns Afternoons Into Futures for 130 Children

Sep 8, 2025

Amoyo Performing Arts Foundation is rallying support to keep 130 children from Imizamo Yethu in daily dance, drama and singing—paired with life-skills coaching. Inspired by Mandela Day, the campaign seeks R670,000 to secure teachers, safe transport, meals and more. Just R430 per month supports one child’s place in the programme.

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Johannesburg Cabin Crew Member Just 13 Hours Away From His Pilot Wings

Johannesburg Cabin Crew Member Just 13 Hours Away From His Pilot Wings

Aug 26, 2025

At 25, Matthew has logged 31 hours, sold his car and juggled cabin-crew shifts to pursue his PPL at Grand Central. With only 13 hours to go, community support can turn sacrifice into wings—every rand funds minutes in the air toward his dream of becoming a commercial pilot. At 25, Matthew has logged 31 hours, sold his car and juggled cabin-crew shifts to pursue his PPL at Grand Central. With only 13 hours to go, community support can turn sacrifice into wings—every rand funds minutes in the air toward his dream of becoming a commercial pilot.

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