featured campaigns
Read the inspiring stories behind our featured campaigns created by champions or charity organisations in your local area.
TikTok Star Beandri Booysen Prepares for Life-saving Open-Heart Surgery
At just 18 years old, Beandri Booysen has faced more challenges than most people do in a lifetime. She is one of only 150 children and young adults worldwide diagnosed with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that causes children to age four...
Cape Town International Kite Festival: Flying High for Mental Health Awareness
October is Mental Health Awareness Month globally, and for the past 30 years, the Cape Town International Kite Festival has played a pivotal role in helping people speak openly about their mental health without fear of stigma. As the flagship event of Cape Mental...
Ensuring the integrity of our donor community
At BackaBuddy, we cherish our diverse donor community and are committed to protecting your trust. To keep our platform secure and transparent, our dedicated team works diligently to verify every crowdfunding campaign before processing payouts and activating charity...
A Support Guide for Cancer Patients and Their Loved Ones
Navigating life after a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Whether you’re seeking emotional support, medical funding, or guidance on nutrition and wellness, there are resources available to help you every step of the way. This...
Tom London’s Lifeline: South Africans Unite to Fund Life-Saving Surgery
Tom London, a well-known talk show host and activist from Johannesburg, recently found himself facing a life-threatening health crisis that took him from the wards of Helen Joseph Hospital to the screens of social media. His ordeal not only ignited a critical...
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...
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