featured campaigns
Read the inspiring stories behind our featured campaigns created by champions or charity organisations in your local area.
Little Cody’s Fight: A 3-Year-Old’s Battle Against Burkitt’s Lymphoma
Cape Town, South Africa - For 3-year-old Cody Leigh and his family, what should be a time of playful exploration has become a daunting battle against Burkitt’s Lymphoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. Cody, who should be immersed in the magic of childhood, days filled...
Revolutionize Your Fundraising: Jill Ritchie & Erica Schofield’s New Book on Crowdfunding for Nonprofits
Crowdfunding is redefining nonprofit fundraising by offering powerful tools to engage supporters and secure critical funding. In Crowdfunding for Nonprofits, experts Jill Ritchie and Erica Schofield provide a practical guide to launching successful campaigns, building resilient communities, and navigating the evolving fundraising landscape.
Carried for Miles, Determined to Learn: Sikholelwe’s Pursuit for Education and Independence
In the remote village of Gazini, KwaZulu-Natal, 13-year-old Sikholelwe Zikhali, a bright and motivated Grade 7 student at Mankunzi Primary School, has spent years overcoming immense challenges in pursuit of attending school. But now, as she prepares to transition to...
140 Donors, R219,000 Raised: How Kindness is Changing Steve’s Future
Steve has always been full of life, a steadfast source of support for those around him. Now, as he faces the greatest challenge of his life, his community has rallied behind him in an extraordinary show of generosity and kindness. In early February, Steve suffered a...
Community Heroine Feeds 100+ Children Nutritious Meals Every Saturday With Humble Earnings
Caption: Children and Community of Promisland For the past six years, Nonkululeko "Nonny" Mda, 47, a domestic helper and the founder of Ikhaya Lethu (Our Home), has been a lifeline for hungry children and struggling families in Promiseland informal settlement,...
Music Sprouts: A Violin Program Bringing Harmony to Storms River Village
In the heart of Storms River Village in the Eastern Cape, a musical initiative is taking root, thanks to the passion and dedication of Michaela Gardner and her wife, Chanel. The Music Sprouts is a program that teaches local children the art of playing the violin,...
International Wheelchair Day: Raising Awareness and Advocating for Accessible Communities
International Wheelchair Day, celebrated annually on March 1st, raises awareness about the challenges wheelchair users face, celebrates their achievements, and advocates for more accessible communities. It highlights the importance of inclusion, independence, and...
Rare Disease Day: A Global Call to Raise Awareness and Support for Rare Conditions
Every year on the last day of February, the world observes Rare Disease Day, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about rare diseases and the challenges faced by those affected. In South Africa, this day serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of...
Ubuntu in Action: NMU Students Revamp Spaces for Children at Protea Child & Youth Care Centre
A group of second-year Interior Design students from Nelson Mandela University (NMU) is stepping up to make a meaningful difference in their community. Driven by a deep desire to impact lives positively, these students have taken on the challenge of transforming the...
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