impact stories
Catch up with your favourite causes and charites and see just how impactful your donations and support has been to our community.
Themba and the Sleep Fairy Project Helps Children Face Surgery with Courage
The Sleep Fairy Project is transforming how children experience surgery in South Africa. With a comforting storybook, a box of crayons, and powerful matched giving from Gift of the Givers, every act of kindness now supports twice as many young patients – bringing calm, dignity, and hope into public hospital wards.
On World Prematurity Day, Selena and Leona NICU Warriors Inspire Hope for Tiny Fighters
Jenna-Lee’s journey through fertility struggles, a life-threatening pregnancy, and the premature birth of her twins reveals a story of courage, heartbreak, and hope. As Selena settles at home and Leona continues her NICU fight, the family leans on community support this World Prematurity Day.
Gift of the Givers Announces ‘Team Gift’, a New Global Initiative Bringing Monthly Donors Closer to the Frontlines of Aid
Gift of the Givers has launched Team Gift, a monthly giving programme powered by BackaBuddy, to provide sustainable support for life-saving humanitarian work in South Africa and beyond, ensuring rapid, ongoing response when crises strike.
Answering the Call: How Giving to SADAG Is Healing Hearts Across South Africa
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) runs 24-hour Suicide Crisis Helplines that are often the only lifeline for thousands of South Africans in distress. Through their BackaBuddy campaign, “Answer The Call for Help,” every donation helps keep these vital helplines open and ensures no cry for help goes unanswered.
Rian’s Fight: A Prostate Cancer Awareness Movember Story
When hairstylist Rian Steyn from Mossel Bay was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer, his life — and outlook — changed forever. Together with his husband Dewald, Rian is breaking the silence around men’s health and raising awareness this Movember through his BackaBuddy campaign. Their story reminds us that survival is only half the battle — dignity, love, and mental health matter too. 💜
R50 Can Save a Life – SADAG’s Call for Help This Men’s Mental Health Month
SADAG’s counsellors answer over 2,500 calls daily — many from men battling silent struggles. This Men’s Mental Health Month, your R50 donation can help keep their lifeline open.
Where Colour Heals and Community Grows: A Story of Healing Through Art and Community
When a criminal drained her savings, Randburg artist Carlee Smith feared losing her dream studio — but her community turned crisis into colour. Through Studio by Red’s Imagery, she continues to prove that art heals, connection matters, and hope can always be painted back into life.
The Power Of Sport: Cape Town Coach Andrew Russell Is Using Sport to Change Young Lives
Andrew Russell (61) from Cape Town, Western Cape For as long as he can remember, sport has been more than just a game for Andrew Russell - it’s been a language of hope, connection, and opportunity. Today, as the director and co-founder of sport4kids, Andrew has...
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