featured campaigns
Read the inspiring stories behind our featured campaigns created by champions or charity organisations in your local area.
Dog Lover Greta Wilson Honours Late Friend and Raises Funds for Animal Welfare
Greta Wilson, a dog lover and resident of Lakeside, Western Cape, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on BackaBuddy to raise funds for Funda Nenja, an organization that focuses on animals. Funda Nenja operates in Mpophomeni Township just outside Howick, Kwazulu...
Talented young gymnast from Fourways seeks community support for international competition
Lisa Peché, a devoted mother from Fourways, Johannesburg, is seeking support to fund her daughter Madison's trip to Malta for the International Invitational gymnastics competition. Madison, a gifted young gymnast, has been training since she was five years old to...
In 24 Hours campaign to Help Heroic Security Guard Rebuild Home After Ruin Exceeds Target
Taylea duToit, a resident of Sea Point, Cape Town, launched a crowdfunding campaign to help Siyabonga “Siya” Zimoshile (44) rebuild his informal home after it was demolished by the city of Cape Town. Within 24 hours, the campaign had exceeded its target, raising...
10 Elements for Writing a Great Backabuddy Crowdfunding Story
Creating a fundraising campaign that successfully raises funds for someone in need starts with crafting a compelling crowdfunding story. Your story is the foundation upon which you can build an emotional connection with potential supporters and inspire them to donate...
JHB Para-athlete to cycle to Cape Town, swim Robben Island to Big Bay, to gift teen prosthetic leg.
Sean Clarke (28), a multi-talented para-athlete from Craighall Park, Johannesburg, is an inspiring individual who overcame a severe injury at the age of 7 that resulted in the loss of use of his left leg. Despite being classified as disabled, Sean's determined spirit...
WATCH | Pure Joy as Katlego, who has Cerebral Palsy is gifted an electric wheelchair from unsparing donors
In 2016, Nika Du Toit (36), Acting Deputy Principal at Hope School in Westcliff, Johannesburg, met Katlego Legotlo (22), a charming student with a beaming smile, who had been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at only 6 months old. Despite his challenges, Katlego was a...
Pretoria Stable Manager Undergoes Specialized Treatment After Horse Kick Causes Severe Injuries to her Face
Pictured above: Marissa has been riding horses for the last 14-years. Marissa Barnard (30), a stable manager from Donkerhoek, Pretoria, suffered a devastating kick to the face while lunging a horse at her workplace, The Burgh Equestrian Estate, on 30 November 2020....
Paraplegic athlete Meiring De Clercq may soon play golf again thanks to specialised wheelchair from Germany
Meiring De Clercq, a 33-year-old sports enthusiast from Nelspruit, had his life changed forever in 2019 when a reckless taxi driver caused him to crash into a stationary truck while training for the Ironman 70.3. The accident left him with a broken back, ribs,...
Air School Paragliding with a heart
As BackaBuddy, a member organization of the Africa Scotland Business Network, we were fortunate enough to be selected as one of the beneficiaries of an event held by the network. In exchange, we were asked to assist in sourcing auction items, which can be quite...
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