Crowdfunding initiatives to support in the fight against #Covid19SA

The implementation of the national 21 day lockdown to flatten the curve of the COVID19 pandemic has interrupted the lives of all South Africans. While our economy has come to a halt and many things seem uncertain, the South African spirit remains intact.

Take a look at these crowdfunding initiatives launched on BackaBuddy, to support South Africans in need.

• The Solidarity Fund

As mentioned in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on Monday the 23rd of March, The Solidarity Fund has been set up to contain the spread of the Covid19 virus, detect and monitor infections, ensure that all those infected get proper treatment and support those disrupted by the crisis this pandemic has created.

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• The Gift of the Givers

The Gift of the Givers have been working tirelessly to fight the spread of the Coronavirus epidemic, by assisting medical practitioners and facilities on the frontline with necessary supplies such as manual and automated ventilation equipment, intubation equipment, medical supplies and safety equipment.

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• Cheetah Outreach Animal Care

Cheetah Outreach have created a campaign to feed their animals, as the lockdown has created severe financial problems for the organisation. 

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• Anaesthesiologist, Dr Niall Evans

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• Massimo’s Restaurant

 

Massimo’s restaurant in Hout Bay have created a campaign to prepare meals to be distributed to the needy, in collaboration with ‘Gracie love in a bowl’ and ‘Community Cookup IY’.

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• Running Wild Conservation

Running Wild Conservation, a Non-Profit Organization, that looks after lions and cheetah’s have launched a campaign to help cover their running costs, outstanding veterinary bills and to support their staff during the covid19 outbreak.

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• The Dlala Nje Foundation

The Dlala Nje Foundation have created a campaign to raise funds to cover their fixed and running costs, as they are unable to generate funds through their Johannesburg inner-city tours with the implementation of the national lockdown.

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• False Bay Hospital

Kirsty Richardson launched a campaign to support the False Bay Hospital in Cape Town with funds to purchase supplies and support their staff during the covid19 outbreak.

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• Township Yogi Project

 Image credit: Township Yogi Project

The Township Yogi Project have created a campaign to curb the spread of the coronavirus in our township and slum communities by purchasing hand sanitizer for those in need.

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• #SanitizeSouthAfrica

#SanitizeSouthAfrica is a movement created by a group of young South African women, to raise funds to provide sanitization materials to communities who do not have the luxury of self-isolating and are unable to wash their hands constantly.

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• Den Anker

Den Anker have partnered with NGO The Justice Desk & The Rhulani Mabasa Foundation to provide food parcels to families in need.

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• Facebook group, #IMSTAYING

 

Facebook group and NPC, #Imstaying have launched a campaign to prevent a potential outbreak of COVID19 in Mfuleni, an informal settlement in Cape Town, by providing residents with hygiene packs.

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• BlackJack Events

BlackJack Events have launched a campaign to support their 200+ waiters, barmen, chefs and porters from Gauteng, who rely on hourly wages and tips to get by. Most of the individuals have been with the company for over 15 years and are also the primary breadwinners in their families.

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• Cheetah Preservation Foundation

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Cheetah Preservation Foundation which has been running for 35 years, have launched a campaign to keep their doors open, as they receive no government funding and their upcoming fundraising events have been canceled due to the lockdown.

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• Pug Rescue SA

Pug Rescue SA , who home 189 orphaned Pugs and Honorary-Pugs have also launched a campaign to make up for their upcoming fundraisers that have been cancelled due to the nationwide lockdown. 

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• Ubuhle Bezwe orphanage

Carin Lichtenstein from Midrand launched a campaign to support Ubuhle Bezwe, an orphanage in the informal settlement of Ivory Park. Funds raised will help the organisation feed the 40 children in their care for the next 3 months.

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• Nation Builder

Nation Builder, a Mergon initiative, that inspires and equips businesses to lead in social change have created a campaign to support  non-profit organisations across South Africa. Funds raised will be used to stand in the gap for NPOs who have lost and will lose significant funding with the nationwide lockdown.

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Blind entertainer, Gary G

Blind entertainer, Gary G, from Cape Town has created a campaign to make up for the loss of income he is experiencing after having to cancel his upcoming gigs due to the lockdown.

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• Homeless Voices

Nonprofit organisation, Homeless Voices, have created a campaign to supply homeless individuals with warm meals, toiletries, blankets, medical assistance and transportation to get back to their families.

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• Cattle Baron

Cattle Baron in Tyger Waterfront in Cape Town, have launched a campaign to support their staff, most who are the breadwinners of their family, with funds to get them through the lockdown as they are unable to work.

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• Foundation for the Advancement of Musicians Empowerment

The Foundation for the Advancement of Musicians Empowerment NPO have created a campaign to support local musicians who have had to cancel events, festivals, shows, performances, and gigs due to the lockdown.

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• CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation

Non-profit organisation, CHOC, who look after children and teenagers suffering from cancer, have created a campaign to make up for the loss of income they will experience after having to cancel their upcoming fundraising events.

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Create your own crowdfunding campaign on BackaBuddy:

BackaBuddy has supported more than 10 000+ individuals and charities in setting up crowdfunding campaigns for medical fees, tuition and various other causes in South Africa.

• Raise funds for an individual or cause.
• Register your non-profit organisation.
• Create a crowdfunding campaign to fundraise for a non-profit organisation.

For more information email info@backabuddy.co.za.

Learn more about crowdfunding here

Source: www.porkyspeople.com