featured campaigns
Read the inspiring stories behind our featured campaigns created by champions or charity organisations in your local area.
Stellenbosch Mom with incurable cancer won’t survive the year on her current medical aid plan
Bonita Orson (42) a stay-at-home mother from Stellenbosch, Western Cape, was diagnosed with Myeloma, an incurable but treatable blood cancer, in September 2021. Knowing that Bonita has two small children between the ages of 2 and 9 years old, as well as a mentally...
FEEL GOOD | Durban Dog Lover (55) takes on 27th Comrades Marathon to kick off sterilisation drive
Gina Hinchliffe (55) an animal lover from Glenwood, Durban will be embarking on her 27th Comrades Marathon on 28 August 2022, dedicating her mammoth milestone to an incredible cause. Passionate about Brighter Future Sanctuary Project, a non-profit organization that...
Women Supporting Women Through Crowdfunding
When women support each other incredible things happen. In our article, we have selected women-focused causes that could use your support by making a different another’s life.
Gang Rape Survivor | Johannesburg counsellor (46) shares her sexual assault story to empower others
Joanita Smit (46), a counsellor from Boksburg, Gauteng, is on a mission to dismantle the stigma around sexual abuse, advocating for mental health, with her counselling practice under the Sm;tten Love Foundation. Joanita’s story At the age of 16, while attending a...
Serving Humanity | Gift of the Givers celebrates their 30th Anniversary
For over 30 years, non-governmental organisation, The Gift of the Givers has served humanity unconditionally; assisting all of creation, irrespective of race, religion, colour class, political affiliation or geographic location. “Our mission is simple: we react...
11-year-old singing prodigy needs support to continue attending prestigious Choir School
Talented Ethan Palagangwe needs support to continue his educational journey at the prestigious Drakensberg Boys Choir School in KZN.
67 Minutes Of Change In The Safety Of Your Home
Through the advances of the BackaBuddy crowdfunding platform, here’s a compiled list of campaigns (both individual and charities) to help you change the world safely in the comfort of your own space.
MJ is a gender anarchist, a multidisciplinary historian, occupied with confronting intersecting social relations of power. Queer-ing
Mammetja Mogotlane (27), works towards building a sustainable eco-community, playing chess with capitalism. Born in Johannesburg, Gauteng, they have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pursue their master’s degree at The School of Oriental and African Studies...
Humansdrop charity to offer sewing classes to empower local women in Kouga
The Sakhe Family Care Development Centre is a non-profit organisation based in Humansdorp, Eastern Cape, that aims to uplift families in the Kouga area through training courses for wives, husbands and children alike. Their goal is to prevent gender-based violence by...
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