On the 18th of July, South Africans will celebrate what would have been Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday by reflecting on his 67 year commitment to social justice and servant leadership. On International Mandela Day, we are reminded of the legacy that united our rainbow nation and respond to a global call to action to harness […]
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Everest Base Camp climb raises R1.8 million for SA children affected by fires.
The fifteen members of the team representing the Avela Foundation are finally back in South Africa after a challenging yet extremely rewarding trek to Everest Base Camp (EBC). The 9 day day trekking route began at an elevation of around 2,840 metres at Lukla, Nepal on the 2nd of May 2018 and ended in triumph […]
Over 2163 Predatory Sharks Spotted on Cape Town’s shores.
According to Sarah Waries, CEO of Shark Spotters, a non-profit safety and research organization based in Cape Town, False Bay has the second largest aggregation of white sharks in the world, and the largest on the doorstep of a major city. Pioneers in shark safety, the dedicated team has proven instrumental in reducing the spatial overlap […]
Ballito resident crowdfunds for Rabies Awareness after attack.
Upon learning about the recent Rabies outbreak in Kwa-Zulu Natal, Ballito resident, Mark Taylor (40) has shared his story in hopes to empower and educate others about the devastating disease. In November 2012, Mark was on his way from Pietermaritzburg to Durban when he noticed a dog in the middle of the highway that appeared […]
Friends Refurbish Local School in honour of a Hero that sadly passed away.
Ian Macdonald who dedicated the last 2 years of his life to students of Hillwood Primaryin Lavender Park sadly passed way in a head on collision on the 20th February 2018, the day after his 44th birthday. The Noordhoek resident and father of 3, was actively involved with non-government organizations since 2002, supporting street children and sharing feel good South […]
CRPS Survivor, Jed (10) Gives Back to Red Cross Children’s Hospital.
In September 2016, Jed Kagan (10) from Sea Point, Cape Town, experienced pain in his knee after playing with his older brother, Liam. Trying to determine the root of his pain struck fear Jed’s parents and puzzled a number of specialists. “Jed returned home from school to play cricket with his older brother. After coming in […]
Andrew Patterson takes on his 100th climb for Charity.
Andrew Patterson (38), affectionately known as “Mountain Drew”, an avid hiker and entrepreneur, originally from Johannesburg started 2018 with a mission to climb Table Mountain 365 times with his 365 Ubuntu Climbs initiative. The project, set up on donations-based crowdfunding platform, BackaBuddy aims to raise an inspiring R1 million rand in aid of 3 remarkable […]
Over R1.24 Million crowdfunded for Aaron (3), the boy who can’t eat.
Aaron Lipschitz (3) from Cape Town, is the first South African to be diagnosed with Interleukin-12 Receptor Defect, a rare incurable disease that affects his immune system,. Of the few known cases worldwide, Aaron is the only child who is unable to consume food. Play therapist and mum Taryn, describes an easy pregnancy and an uncomplicated birth […]
Charity Crowdfunding for Non-Profits: Are You Ready To Create a Campaign?
Crowdfunding is the practice of funding a project or satisfying a need in your organization by raising money from many people who each contribute a small amount to your cause. Crowdfunding is growing rapidly in South Africa, giving non-profit organizations an opportunity to raise more money through tapping into power of the crowd. It is […]
Over R480 000+ crowdfunded for Mhlengi Gwala after handsaw ordeal in less than 24 hrs.
Mhlengi Gwala (26), a star triathlete from Chesterville in KZN, was attacked by three men who attempted to cut one of his legs off using a handsaw in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Gwala, was cycling near the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Howard College Campus) around 3.30am when he was stopped by three men and […]