featured campaigns
Read the inspiring stories behind our featured campaigns created by champions or charity organisations in your local area.
10 Elements for Writing a Great Backabuddy Crowdfunding Story
Crafting a compelling crowdfunding story is the heart of every successful fundraising campaign. In this guide, we explore 10 essential elements to help you write a powerful appeal, connect with donors on an emotional level, and inspire support for your cause. Whether you’re raising funds for a loved one or a community initiative, it all starts with your story.
Press Release: Community Rallies in Support of the Sejobe Family Following the Passing of David Sejobe
An outpouring of support sees over R400,000 raised in days to honour David Sejobe and assist his family following his passing.
Ramadan Giving: How Crowdfunding Helps Share Blessings Beyond the Mosque
This Ramadan, crowdfunding allows South Africans to share blessings beyond the mosque, supporting urgent needs through transparent, collective giving.
The Quiet Driver of Repeat Giving
Generosity on BackaBuddy is never isolated. Category-level transparency helps donors see the broader impact their support creates across communities.
Press Release: 10-Year-Old Dancer From Mitchells Plain Preps to Represent SA on Global Stage in New York
After overcoming early challenges, 10-year-old Xiniah Lewin is preparing to represent South Africa in New York with the support of her community.
Viral Street Musician Press Release: Kutlwano Yika Turns Nationwide Street Performances Into Fan-Powered Touring Journey
After years of busking across South Africa, Kutlwano Yika is turning viral recognition into a community-powered journey to take his music even further.
Press Release: One Dad’s Breakthrough Sparked a Mission to Help Other Children With Epilepsy
After a decade of unanswered scans and seizures, Declan’s story sparked Project Unseen — a community-driven effort to help families find hope sooner.
Press Release: Smiles for Miles: How One Cyclist Turned 1 600 Kilometres into Hope, Dignity, and Action
Smiles for Miles is a 1,600km cycling journey that transformed endurance into purpose, supporting women and children through Mercy Haven Ubuntu House.
Press Release: Teen with Lifelong Condition Seeks Community Support as Care Needs Grow
As Donnel’s care needs grow, his family turns to community support to help ensure dignity, mobility, and quality of life for a young man living with hydrocephalus.
Press Release: Ubuntu in Action: How R20 Donations Helped an Eastern Cape Student Stay at UCT
First-year UCT student Atenkosi has turned to crowdfunding to cover outstanding fees and keep her dream of higher education alive.
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Feeling inspired? Donate to one of the many causes and charities crowdfunding on BackaBuddy. Whether it’s for medical, environment, education or community development, your donation will go a long way.
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