From a father’s wish to educate his children to a 5,000km journey across South Africa, Luma Learn took quality education directly to the learners who need it most.
Our Work with Organisations
Frank Rautenbach Supports St Luke’s Combined Hospices’ Palliative Care Campaign
St Luke’s Combined Hospices is calling on South Africans to help provide comfort, dignity, and palliative care to over 600 vulnerable patients across the Western Cape.
From a Dying Puppy to a Lifesaving Mission: Johannesburg Couple Turns Recycling Into Rescue Work
What began with one dying puppy on a doorstep has grown into one of the East Rand’s most dedicated grassroots rescues. Today, Recycling for Animal Welfare (RAW) is asking for support to keep their lifesaving work going — and to honour the brave little dog who started it all.
Themba and the Sleep Fairy Project Helps Children Face Surgery with Courage
The Sleep Fairy Project is transforming how children experience surgery in South Africa. With a comforting storybook, a box of crayons, and powerful matched giving from Gift of the Givers, every act of kindness now supports twice as many young patients – bringing calm, dignity, and hope into public hospital wards.
Gift of the Givers Announces ‘Team Gift’, a New Global Initiative Bringing Monthly Donors Closer to the Frontlines of Aid
Gift of the Givers has launched Team Gift, a monthly giving programme powered by BackaBuddy, to provide sustainable support for life-saving humanitarian work in South Africa and beyond, ensuring rapid, ongoing response when crises strike.
Answering the Call: How Giving to SADAG Is Healing Hearts Across South Africa
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) runs 24-hour Suicide Crisis Helplines that are often the only lifeline for thousands of South Africans in distress. Through their BackaBuddy campaign, “Answer The Call for Help,” every donation helps keep these vital helplines open and ensures no cry for help goes unanswered.
R50 Can Save a Life – SADAG’s Call for Help This Men’s Mental Health Month
SADAG’s counsellors answer over 2,500 calls daily — many from men battling silent struggles. This Men’s Mental Health Month, your R50 donation can help keep their lifeline open.
The Power Of Sport: Cape Town Coach Andrew Russell Is Using Sport to Change Young Lives
Andrew Russell (61) from Cape Town, Western Cape For as long as he can remember, sport has been more than just a game for Andrew Russell – it’s been a language of hope, connection, and opportunity. Today, as the director and co-founder of sport4kids , Andrew has...
Cape Town’s Beloved Kite Festival Is Back, And It’s Bringing Courage to the Skies!
The 31st Cape Town International Kite Festival returns this October, uniting families, artists, and mental health advocates under the theme #CourageToFly. Hosted by Cape Mental Health, the festival raises awareness and funds for free community mental health services across the Western Cape.
Save Guild Cottage and #GrowHope: A Call to Protect Girls’ Mental Health After Trauma
Guild Cottage in Johannesburg is a sanctuary for girls who’ve endured abuse, offering therapy, education, and love. With rising costs, this historic home needs help to continue its life-changing work. Join the #WeGrowGivers movement on BackaBuddy and help keep hope alive.