featured campaigns
Read the inspiring stories behind our featured campaigns created by champions or charity organisations in your local area.
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.
Walking for Mental Health: Penelope Takes Therapy onto the Camino
On 17 September, Hout Bay therapist and wilderness guide Penelope van Maasdyk begins a up-to-1,000km Camino linking the del Norte, Primitivo and Via de la Plata. Her “Walking for Mental Health” mission offers free walk-and-talk coaching and craniosacral support to pilgrims, funded by a modest R55,000 crowdfund. A QR code on her pack lets anyone book time to walk beside her, breathe, and begin again.
Kim Conley’s Hout Bay Project Turns Afternoons Into Futures for 130 Children
Amoyo Performing Arts Foundation is rallying support to keep 130 children from Imizamo Yethu in daily dance, drama and singing—paired with life-skills coaching. Inspired by Mandela Day, the campaign seeks R670,000 to secure teachers, safe transport, meals and more. Just R430 per month supports one child’s place in the programme.
Limpopo Doctor Leads Effort to Help Man Living with 10-Year Keloid Find Hope for Healing
After a decade living with a severe chin keloid, Petros Malepe from Ga-Manoke, Burgersfort finally has hope. With Dr Ephraim Kgoete and Khayalami Health Foundation, a BackaBuddy campaign seeks R70,000 for surgery, radiotherapy and care. Your donation can help Petros reclaim his confidence and livelihood.
Cape Town’s Biggest Cycle Challenge, VUSA24 Is Back: 24-Hour Ride for Children’s Futures
Cape Town’s 24-hour community cycle is back on 6–7 September 2025 at Bishops’ Piley Rees, rallying teams to raise R1,000,000 for VUSA Rugby & Learning Academy in Langa. Every rand powers literacy, early learning, rugby development and psychosocial support—turning community gees into children’s futures. Ride in shifts, back a rider, or donate to keep the wheels turning.
Johannesburg Cabin Crew Member Just 13 Hours Away From His Pilot Wings
At 25, Matthew has logged 31 hours, sold his car and juggled cabin-crew shifts to pursue his PPL at Grand Central. With only 13 hours to go, community support can turn sacrifice into wings—every rand funds minutes in the air toward his dream of becoming a commercial pilot. At 25, Matthew has logged 31 hours, sold his car and juggled cabin-crew shifts to pursue his PPL at Grand Central. With only 13 hours to go, community support can turn sacrifice into wings—every rand funds minutes in the air toward his dream of becoming a commercial pilot.
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