featured campaigns

Read the inspiring stories behind our featured campaigns created by champions or charity organisations in your local area.

R50 Can Save a Life – SADAG’s Call for Help This Men’s Mental Health Month

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SADAG’s counsellors answer over 2,500 calls daily — many from men battling silent struggles. This Men’s Mental Health Month, your R50 donation can help keep their lifeline open.

Where Colour Heals and Community Grows: A Story of Healing Through Art and Community

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When a criminal drained her savings, Randburg artist Carlee Smith feared losing her dream studio — but her community turned crisis into colour. Through Studio by Red’s Imagery, she continues to prove that art heals, connection matters, and hope can always be painted back into life.

The Power Of Sport: Cape Town Coach Andrew Russell Is Using Sport to Change Young Lives

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Andrew Russell (61) from Cape Town, Western Cape For as long as he can remember, sport has been more than just a game for Andrew Russell - it’s been a language of hope, connection, and opportunity. Today, as the director and co-founder of sport4kids, Andrew has...

Cape Town’s Beloved Kite Festival Is Back, And It’s Bringing Courage to the Skies!

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The 31st Cape Town International Kite Festival returns this October, uniting families, artists, and mental health advocates under the theme #CourageToFly. Hosted by Cape Mental Health, the festival raises awareness and funds for free community mental health services across the Western Cape.

Save Guild Cottage and #GrowHope: A Call to Protect Girls’ Mental Health After Trauma

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Guild Cottage in Johannesburg is a sanctuary for girls who’ve endured abuse, offering therapy, education, and love. With rising costs, this historic home needs help to continue its life-changing work. Join the #WeGrowGivers movement on BackaBuddy and help keep hope alive.

Body Stress Release Brings New Hope to Namibia’s Children at Sunshine Centre

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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