Join NPO Trulifein their mission to eradicate Gender-Based Violence (GBV) from South African schools. From 15th of May 2024 – to the 24th of May 2024, passionate individuals from the Reddam House Berkshire in the UK are taking part in the “We See You” Challenge, running 100 kilometers in 10 days to raise crucial funds.
Their Goal:
The primary objective of this initiative is to sponsor GBV workshops in 120 schools across KZN. Through education and empowerment, they aim to equip youth and communities with the tools to address and eliminate GBV.
How You Can Help:
Your contributions directly support this vital initiative. Together, we can make a tangible difference and create safer environments for all individuals.
We are excited to announce that Catherine Du Plooy, our Chief Growth Officer, alongside Malvern Mhlanga, Co-Founder & Head of Partnership and Development of Giving Back Fundraising, will be participating as panellists at the upcoming exclusive one-day event – the 2024 IFC Cape Town Pop-Up!
The conference, a collaboration between The Resource Alliance and Relatomics Foundation, promises a day of enriching discussions and networking opportunities for individuals and organisations alike.
Date: June 6th, from 8:30 to 16:30, followed by a mocktail mixer
Prepare to immerse yourself in a dual-track event featuring a diverse range of sessions led by top fundraising experts from South Africa and across the globe.
Whether you’re eager to explore innovative fundraising strategies or sharpen your leadership skills, the IFC Cape Town Pop-Up caters to all. With sessions covering topics such as B-BBEE, Corporate Partnerships, Artificial Intelligence, Impact Investing, Major Donors, Nonprofit Communications, and more, there’s something for everyone.
As part of the panel, Catherine, will share practical strategies and insights on growing individual giving for organisations, addressing common challenges and pitfalls encountered in the South African context. Her expertise and experience in fundraising will undoubtedly provide attendees with actionable takeaways to strengthen their fundraising efforts.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your fundraising endeavours in 2024. Register now to secure your spot at the 2024 IFC Cape Town Pop-Up and join Catherine and other industry leaders for a day of enlightenment, collaboration, and empowerment.
As a crowdfunding platform, BackaBuddy has gained trust and recognition for its ability to raise substantial funds, commitment to vetting campaigns, and unwavering support for individuals and charitable causes.
With over R427 million raised for 54,023 causes and support from over 300,000 donors, we have established ourselves as a reliable platform for crowdfunding in South Africa and worldwide.
By igniting the power of collective giving, we have helped campaign creators and charities raise funds for medical emergencies, educational initiatives, community development projects, and more.
Our organisation places great importance on maintaining the integrity of its campaigns through a rigorous vetting process. Before activating charity profiles, our dedicated team carefully evaluates individual crowdfunding initiatives.
This thorough review process ensures transparency, accountability, and safeguards against fraudulent activities.
Donors can trust that their contributions will be used for their intended purpose, providing them with peace of mind and confidence in the platform.
We have offered support to both individuals and charities, making our platform versatile for various causes.
Over 30,000 causes have been supported, and our platform’s compassionate and knowledgeable team is dedicated to helping campaigners throughout their fundraising journey.
We recognize the personal stories behind the causes and strive to create a sense of community among campaigners, donors, and the causes they support.
By infusing compassion and empathy into the crowdfunding experience, we hope to foster meaningful connections and a shared commitment to making a positive impact.
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The BackaBuddy team is here to help guide you throughout your crowdfunding journey.
BackaBuddy is a community funding platform with global reach and an Africa focus.
We support over 800 people every month in raising funds to support people and causes.
If you need funding, we are here to help you.
We’ve been trusted by over 300 000+ donors to support 30 000+ causes, for individuals in need, and for some of the biggest charities in Africa.
Thank you for all your service, guidance and backing. BackaBuddy is a wonderful initiative and such a positive way to support those who ask for a little help. – Adene Heinz-Krüger
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Our dedicated team is here to give you advice, compassion and to guide you through fundraising journey.
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Divine Mahara Chitubura (28), a full-time Afro-folk musician from Greyton, Western Cape, is on a mission to transform his family farm, in honour of his father, Edmond (58), who recently passed away after a two year battle with Melanoma cancer.
Originally from Zimbabwe, Divine has returned home to fulfil his father’s dying wish of transforming their homestead into a self-sustaining, safe and thriving environment to benefit his siblings’ Prayer (25), Tendai (22), Rutendo (15) and Shalom as well as his wider local community.
“My dad first acquired our farm in 2010, and in the last 12 years, it has been home to many people— passers-by in need of shelter and many children my parents took in when we were all children.”
“Both my late mom and dad worked harder than I’ve known anyone to work, right here on this farm. In its prime, it had hectares of crops and many animals including cattle, goats, chicken and pigs.” – says Divine
Divine says that with the passing of his mom 9 year ago, and his dad’s poor health, the family and consequently the farm went into a depression— bringing the farm to where it is now.
“Our farm has no water supply, no functioning plumbing system, and is missing many more necessities. There is also virtually no internet connectivity in the area, making things even more challenging.” – says Divine
Funding a father’s legacy
To help realise his father’s dream, Divine launched a crowdfunding campaign on BackaBuddy with a fundraising target of R375 000, appealing for community support in the form of donations.
To Divine’s delight, his ‘water and wifi’ campaign has raised over R66 000, with generous contributions from 26 donors, including one of his heroes, Grammy-award winning singer/songwriter, Jason Mraz, who wrote a warm message of support:
“Your mission is noble and inspiring. I wish you luck and wellness on this journey. I hope I might come to visit you on this farm someday.” – Jason Mraz
“Jason Mraz’s song inspires me through this journey.. he sings ‘Look for the good in everything and that is what I am doing. As one of my greater role models, having him donate to this cause is incredibly encouraging. It motivates me to do more just as he is (he too has a farm!)” – says Divine
With funds raised, Divine says, the farm will not only be able to create work opportunities for locals, but it will also become a supplier of healthy, organic produce to the local towns and villages, and ultimately provide reliable internet connectivity for the entire community.
“My hope is that all that my parents worked for, will not be in vain and that we will continue to grow the seeds and multiply. We will collectively take it forward in the way I know they wanted to themselves. I am in awe of the impact BackaBuddy and all the wonderful donations are making in our lives.” – says Divine
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 raised over R329 Million.
