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
3-year-old Elijah left paralyzed after polio-like diagnosis dreams of walking again
Pictured above: Elijah Cottle at a surprise visit at Waterfront Helicopter Tours. Elijah loves Cars, Planes, Trains, Helicopters, Boats, and basically all modes of transportation. Elijah Cottle, a 3-year-old boy from Hout Bay , Cape Town, South Africa, was diagnosed…
Former Teacher Steps Up to Help Bright and Talented Student Siya Succeed
Siyabonga Lusaseni (11) is a bright and lively Grade 6 student at Pinelands North Primary School in Pinelands, Cape Town, who comes from a loving family in the Khayelitsha community. In his 5 years at Pinelands North Primary School, Siya has touched many hearts with…
Talented Actor Lebohang Ntsane seeks support for postgrad studies at prestigious Rhodes University
Lebohang Ntsane, a talented 24-year-old from Lesotho who captured the hearts of many as a child actor in the 2013 film The Forgotten Kingdom, will be moving to Makhanda, Grahamstown, this year to pursue his postgraduate studies in Theatre. Lebohang has been accepted…
When people come together, we can change the world
300 000+ donors have supported over 30 000+ heroes like you through their medical treatment, education or have rewarded a gesture of kindness by paying it forward on BackaBuddy. We thank our generous donors and hardworking campaign creators everyday for making the…
What is crowdfunding?
Do you need to raise funds for a personal need such as medical, education, or for a cause or charity? If so, you’re in the right place.
‘Chatty’ Winston dreams of becoming the first blind tour guide in South Africa
Winston Fa ni (35), an unemployed blind gentleman, lives in Mfuleni, Cape Town, with his wonderful wife, Busi (43), who is also considered legally blind, and their faithful guide dog, Gladys. Winston was born with glaucoma, a progressive eye disease and from the age…
Singer Zolani Mahola backs drive to save 3-year-old boy diagnosed cancer
Due to life-threatening blood diseases, such as leukaemia, many families will not have the privilege of having their loved ones home these holidays as patients undergo chemotherapy in hospital while awaiting a stem cell transplant. One such patient is a…
FEEL GOOD | Young adult from the Cape Winelands dreams of becoming a qualified social worker to pay it forward
Pictured above: Les-Leeco Koopman dreams of becoming a social worker. (Image Credit: Llewellyn Duim) Les-Leeco Koopman, an 18-year-old young man who lives on Delheim farm in the Cape Winelands, has attended the Pebbles Project After-School Club for 11 years. The…
FEEL GOOD| Environmental Activist (11) to protect seabirds from menacing mice this Christmas
Romario Valentine, an 11-year-old eco-warrior from Umhlanga, Durban, has a deep-rooted passion to protect and preserve our planet. Echoing Dr Wangari Maathai’s mantra ‘To the young people I say, you are a gift to your communities and indeed the world. You are our hope…
After Black Friday, Comes #GivingTuesdaySA.
When so much attention is given to what makes us different, generosity is what brings people of all races, faiths, and views together.
Joburgers peddle hopes to expand South African Bone Marrow Registry database
On the 20th of November 2022, 47 cyclists from Johannesburg, will be taking part in the Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg. Pedalling for a purpose, the group aims to support the South African Bone Marrow Registry in raising funds for their Patient Assistance Programme. …
3-year-old from Cape Town facing a fast growing cancer diagnosis looks for support
Luke Bester, a three-year-old boy from Goodwood , Cape Town, was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma, fast-growing cancer affecting the immune system in August 2022. The news devastated his parents Marvin (35) and Ruth(42), and little brother, Joshua (1). Luke now…