Welcome to the BackaBuddy Impact Village
A space where purpose meets progress. Here, we share practical insights from our team, proven crowdfunding guidance, and real stories of people whose lives are changing because ordinary donors chose to act
SA Schools Join FAST Heroes to Empower Young Life-Savers Ahead of World Stroke Day
As World Stroke Day on 29 October 2024 draws near, South African primary schools are being called to join the FAST Heroes initiative, a global health education programme designed to teach children how to fight stroke and save lives. Supported by the World Stroke…
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…
Raise Funds with BackaBuddy: How It Works
Learn how easy it is to create and manage a fundraising campaign on BackaBuddy. Harness the power of community, share your cause, and start receiving donations today—no fees, no deadlines, just support when you need it most.
How to Share Your Crowdfunding Campaign in the Media
Getting your crowdfunding campaign noticed by the media can significantly increase your reach and donations. This guide provides step-by-step tips for sharing your campaign with the media, from crafting an engaging story and creating a press kit to connecting with South African media contacts and using free press release platforms.
Effortless Giving: How to Navigate and Resolve Donation Issues
This guide helps you resolve common donation hiccups on BackaBuddy—from cache errors and billing mismatches to pending charges and VPN alerts—ensuring your contribution is processed successfully.
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…
A Breath of Hope: Chané Coetzee’s Inspiring Fight Against Rare Lung Cancer and the Community Rallying Behind Her
In November 2023, 31-year-old Chané Coetzee received a life-altering diagnosis: Lymphoepithelial Carcinoma of the Lung. This rare form of cancer has only been diagnosed twice before in South Africa, as far as her doctors can confirm. The diagnosis has turned Chané’s…
Community Unites in Heartfelt Support for Baby Hayden: Over R200,000 Raised in Five Days
When a plea for help is made, people respond with kindness and generosity, ensuring no one is left alone. This sense of community has never been more apparent than in the touching story of baby Hayden. Hayden was born prematurely at 32 weeks, and his arrival was…
Lorelai Mathilda Lubbe’s Fight for Life Against a Rare Heart Defect
On May 9th, 2024, the lives of the Lubbe family from Gonubie, East London , changed forever with the arrival of their beautiful baby girl Lorelai Mathilda (meaning warrior). They eagerly anticipated meeting their healthy baby girl, but little did they know that her…