Welcome to the BackaBuddy Impact Village, where we share insights from our team, provide tips for successful crowdfunding, and celebrate the stories of real-life heroes uplifted by generous donors.
Keep up with BackaBuddy on social media
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...
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...
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...
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...
Straight To The Point: The Drag Cartel’s Vibrant Voice in LGBTQI+ Discourse
In a groundbreaking initiative to amplify LGBTQI+ voices, the captivating podcast 'Straight to the Point' features the dynamic trio of Emogan Moore...
When People Come Together, Amazing Things Happen
At BackaBuddy, we believe in the profound impact of collective generosity to transform lives and uplift communities. As South Africa’s leading...
Laughs for a Cause: Comedy Night and Ubuntu Bucket Drive Kick Off on Mandela Day
Healthcare Workers 4 Palestine SA (HCW4PSA) has teamed up with Gift of the Givers (GoTG) to present a comedy night in support of their Ubuntu Bucket...
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...
Celebrate Mandela Day: Make a Difference with BackaBuddy
Mandela Day, celebrated annually on July 18th, inspires individuals worldwide to dedicate 67 minutes of their time to community service in honour of...
A Mother’s Hope: Carol’s Journey from Kidney Failure to a Life-Saving Gift from Her Son
In a heartwarming turn of events, Carol de Swardt, a 62-year-old mother of five from George, has found renewed hope in her battle against kidney...
Browse through our selection of updates, fundraising resources and tips to help you raise more money and keep track of the lives you’ve changed.
million raised
global donors
causes
Where Cause Meets Crowd
Trusted by 200,000+ people supporting 22,000 causes across Africa. Our dedication to customer service is reflected in our 4.7 Google Review rating.