featured campaigns
Read the inspiring stories behind our featured campaigns created by champions or charity organisations in your local area.
Siblings Band Together After Chasedene Fire Destroys Family Home In minutes
On Friday, 6th September, a devastating power surge in Chasedene, Pietermaritzburg, reduced 80% of Theresa and Deon Pienaar's family home to rubble in minutes. The remaining part of the house was submerged in water as firefighters battled the flames. Now, their...
Conquering the Desert for a Cause: Cape Town Runner Embarks on 250km Kalahari Challenge to End Period Poverty in South Africa with Mama Flo
Tessa Gough, a 26-year-old product owner of the start-up Savvy Sites and a dedicated runner from Cape Town, will lace up her shoes and embark on a gruelling 250km journey through the Kalahari Desert as part of the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon (KAEM) on 14...
Raise Funds with BackaBuddy: How It Works
Crowdfunding with BackaBuddy empowers you to raise funds for any cause by harnessing the power of community support. Whether it's medical expenses, memorials, adventures, or more, our platform helps you create impactful campaigns. Donations are purely out of...
How to Share Your Crowdfunding Campaign in the Media
Getting your crowdfunding campaign noticed by the media can boost visibility and bring in more donations. By connecting with various outlets, you can expand your audience and improve your campaign's chances of success. Here’s a simple guide to help you...
Effortless Giving: How to Navigate and Resolve Donation Issues
Your donation has the power to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life, and BackaBuddy is committed to ensuring your contribution is processed smoothly. While our process is usually seamless, occasional issues can arise. This guide will help you troubleshoot...
A Compassionate Guide to Understanding, Processing, Supporting, and Seeking Help for Grief
Grief is a complex emotional response to loss, often associated with the death of a loved one, but it can also arise from other significant life changes. The process of grieving is deeply personal, varying greatly from one person to another. Understanding grief, how...
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...
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