featured campaigns
Read the inspiring stories behind our featured campaigns created by champions or charity organisations in your local area.
Body Stress Release Brings New Hope to Namibia’s Children at Sunshine Centre
South African wellness pioneer Suré Tredoux is leading a Body Stress Release outreach at the Sunshine Centre in Walvis Bay, Namibia, offering gentle care to children with disabilities. From 26 October to 5 November 2025, her team will bring healing, comfort, and hope — one touch at a time.
Durban’s Young Chess Champion, Shreeya (15), Is Ready to Represent SA on the Global Stage
At 15, WRM titleholder and KZN Junior Female Player of the Year Shreeya Mahadeo is fundraising to compete at the Commonwealth Chess Championship in Malaysia. Back her journey to Kuala Lumpur and help raise R80,190 for travel, fees and accommodation.
Hands of Harmony Choir Proves Deaf Can Bring Music to Life Across South Africa
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.
Fish Hoek Grandfather Proves Deaf Campaigners Can Raise Life-Changing Support Online
At 88, Fred Benning proves that love and determination conquer obstacles. Profoundly deaf and a cochlear implant user, he started a BackaBuddy campaign to support his wife Denise after she became paraplegic. Their story shows what’s possible when hope turns into action.
5 South African Charities Making a Difference this Heritage Day
From hunger relief in Promiseland to heritage preservation with NOAH, these South African initiatives show the power of community. Support charities that feed, uplift, and connect people across the country.
Be in the World: Community-Led Support for Dementia Awareness Month
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.
Pretoria Teen’s Matric Dance Wish Sparks an Outpouring of Generosity
A Pretoria teen’s modest dream of attending his Matric Dance became a powerful story of generosity. Arthur Mathebula’s BackaBuddy campaign soared past its goal, raising over R19,000 and giving him hope for the future.
“You Are Not a Burden”: SafeTalk’s CEO Mobilises Schools and Parents To Save Lives
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.
Roodekrans Woman Runs 650 km to Save Bryanston Friend Battling Cancer
When her friend Dave Spurgeon was diagnosed with throat cancer, Nickey Seger and partner Grant Clack launched the Hope Powers Dave campaign—running 21.6 km every day for 30 days to raise R500,000 for urgent chemo and radiation. Join the community backing Dave’s fight.
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