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
1 year after his diagnosis, Shaunie (12), loses his battle with Brainstem Glioma.
After a year long battle with Brainstem Glioma, Shaunie Botha, from Johannesburg, passed away in his father’s arms this morning.
Covid-19: Here’s how you can help
Standing in solidarity to flatten the curve of the Covid-19 pandemic, here’s a list of crowdfunding initiatives on BackaBuddy to support. Your support may mean the absolute best in getting them through the next 14 days and possibly beyond.
Masks for Medics re-ignites emergency COVID-19 relief fund for the 3rd wave
With the increase of COVID-19 cases, a non-profit initiative based in Cape Town, has re-launched its crowdfunding campaign to supply non-hospital-based front-line healthcare workers.
Asher-Rheed Medical Bills
Rushed to hospital earlier this year, little Asher-Rheed has been in and out of surgery. Your donation will help the family afford the medical treatment he needs.
Finding your Network & Getting Started
In this article, we will discuss the first steps in your crowdfunding campaign after you have signed-up. We will guide you through receiving your first donations, how to find your network and touch on the power of social media in fundraising online.
Developing your crowdfunding concept and campaign name
In this article, we will show you how to make use of various fundraising opportunities throughout the year and even how to raise funds to support a cause on your birthday!
Teacher to translate children’s book on divorce into Afrikaans to heal broken families
According to Stats SA , Four in 10 marriages don’t last longer than 10 years. To help children cope with the emotional challenges and confusion that comes with divorce, Natalie Knox (46) a primary school teacher and a counselor from Cape Town, South Africa, now living…
Zara’s brain tumor fund
Little Zara was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor (ATRT) in April this year when she was just 19 months old. The news of Zara’s diagnosis has been absolutely devastating to the family.
Gift of the Givers steps in to uplift Cape Town community after devastating blaze
Following after UCT’s fire yesterday, 18 April 2021, non-governmental organisation ‘Gift of the Givers’ steps in to assist the Cape Town community.
Stem cell donor attempts gruelling 7.4km swim for patients with blood-related cancers
Christine (29), will brave the cold Atlantic in a 7,4km swim from Robben Island to Big Bay in efforts to raise funds for the SA Bone Marrow Registry.
Shark lovers brave the Fish Hoek exclusion zone, swimming 13km for shark safety.
Bringing awareness to shark safety, Leigh (28) and a group of enthusiastic swimmers will dive into the award-winning Fish Hoek exclusion net on the 27th of March 2021.
Clean-up initiative rids Johannesburg of over 410 tonnes of waste as it gains momentum.
The SW Living Creatures Trust launched the Live Life Always project in November 2020, which has created job opportunities for 10 otherwise unemployed Diepsloot residents. They have taken to the streets of Johannesburg collecting over 27,835 bags of litter, which amounts to over 181 tonnes of waste.