featured campaigns
Read the inspiring stories behind our featured campaigns created by champions or charity organisations in your local area.
Tragic Accident Leaves 21-Month-Old Baby Ellané with Severe Burns: Family Seeks Support for Her Long Road to Recovery
On the night of July 28th, life for the Engelbrecht family was forever changed. Baby Ellané, a vibrant 21-month-old toddler, suffered third-degree burns that covered 16% of her tiny body, including her face, neck, and head. What started as a routine evening of...
Nicela Naudé’s Journey: From Abandonment to Love and a Brave Fight Against a Rare Disease
Nicela Naudé, affectionately known as Nikki, is a 10-year-old, grade 4 student at Riverside College in Cape Town. She entered the world under the shadow of abandonment. Born from an unwanted pregnancy 2014, her biological mother chose not to see her or even learn...
Supporting Stellar Women’s Charitable Crowdfunding Aid for Woman Battling a 40 cm Tumor
Nomfundo Matlala, a compassionate 39-year-old marketing and strategy professional from Cape Town, South Africa, is on a heartfelt mission of healing and empathy after her second myomectomy. Inspired by her own journey battling fibroids and the stark lack of resources...
A Breath of Hope: Chané Coetzee’s Inspiring Fight Against Rare Lung Cancer and the Community Rallying Behind Her
In November 2023, 31-year-old Chané Coetzee received a life-altering diagnosis: Lymphoepithelial Carcinoma of the Lung. This rare form of cancer has only been diagnosed twice before in South Africa, as far as her doctors can confirm. The diagnosis has turned Chané’s...
Community Unites in Heartfelt Support for Baby Hayden: Over R200,000 Raised in Five Days
When a plea for help is made, people respond with kindness and generosity, ensuring no one is left alone. This sense of community has never been more apparent than in the touching story of baby Hayden. Hayden was born prematurely at 32 weeks, and his arrival was...
Straight To The Point: The Drag Cartel’s Vibrant Voice in LGBTQI+ Discourse
In a groundbreaking initiative to amplify LGBTQI+ voices, the captivating podcast 'Straight to the Point' features the dynamic trio of Emogan Moore (35), Maxine Wild (30), and Chenal LeCap (23). Broadcasting every Monday at 6:30 PM on the GoBinge YouTube channel, the...
When People Come Together, Amazing Things Happen
At BackaBuddy, we believe in the profound impact of collective generosity to transform lives and uplift communities. As South Africa’s leading crowdfunding platform, we are honored to support countless individuals and causes, providing a reliable foundation for heroes...
Laughs for a Cause: Comedy Night and Ubuntu Bucket Drive Kick Off on Mandela Day
Healthcare Workers 4 Palestine SA (HCW4PSA) has teamed up with Gift of the Givers (GoTG) to present a comedy night in support of their Ubuntu Bucket Drive campaign today on Mandela Day. This comedy show, starring Riaad Moosa and Zayn Sibda (Prof Zee), will take place...
Lorelai Mathilda Lubbe’s Fight for Life Against a Rare Heart Defect
On May 9th, 2024, the lives of the Lubbe family from Gonubie, East London, changed forever with the arrival of their beautiful baby girl Lorelai Mathilda (meaning warrior). They eagerly anticipated meeting their healthy baby girl, but little did they know that her...
Donate to a campaign!
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.
Need help? Contact [email protected]
Never Miss a Good News Moment
Sign up for our newsletter, get your dose of Good News directly in your inbox, and stay connected with South Africans cheering for each other.
-
113 000+ Campaigns Funded
- R650M+ Given To Causes
- 700 000+ Committed Givers
We are a movement.
Every Rand grows a result.
Every story grows a Giver.
Every Giver grows the world.
We are BackaBuddy. We Grow Givers.