Sponsor a smile. Share kindness.
More than a new smile.
A new beginning.
Dental problems quietly take away confidence, work, food and connection. Bek-a-Buddy links South Africans who need treatment with people and businesses ready to fund it.
Nominate a Buddy
Know someone whose life would change with dental treatment? Tell us their story.
Get startedSponsor a Smile
Contribute towards one person's treatment, in any amount, and follow their journey.
Get startedBecome a Dental Partner
Practices across South Africa join the network and deliver the treatment.
Get startedMeet the buddies
Each person here was nominated by someone in their community and assessed by a partner dental provider. Every rand goes to their treatment plan.
Bjorn Slinget
George, Western CapeHe was a drug addict was addicted to tik that affected his tooth.He gave his life to God and is working with young people who is addicted he I in need of dental care because he only start working now and can't afford dental care. I I
Lucinda Strauss
Pretoria, GautengI would like to nominate myself, after years of prior drug abuse since becoming sober my teeth is the only thing that hasn't recovered. I just completed my matric to help me build a beter future for myself but I have a tough time with self confidence because of my "broken" smile. And I feel like people still judge based on what they see rather then what you can provide or do. I planned to fix it but unfortunately the dentist quoted me R38 000 which is a lot of money not everyone has laying around. Please help me find my smile again.
Mariska Kapp
George, Western Cape3i was in a very abusive relationship. So here is story 3 of my teeth broke. I've got one gap by the front of my mouth and ashamed to smile like I used to smile. Taking my confidence away totally and I'm working with clients and feel ashamed to smile at all. Im ashamed to take photos with a big smile like in the first photo. Second photo is.
How it works
- 01
Someone is nominated
A friend, employer, teacher or neighbour submits a nomination with the person's story and consent.
- 02
A partner dental provider assesses
A practice in our network examines the patient and prepares a costed treatment plan.
- 03
Email the dental quote
Send the quote to us at info@bekabuddy.co.za so we can publish the case and start raising funds.
- 04
Sponsors fund the plan
The case is published with a clear goal. Individuals and businesses contribute any amount.
- 05
Treatment happens, transparently
Funds are paid directly to the practice. Sponsors receive updates until treatment is complete.
Somebody you know is hiding their smile.
It takes three minutes to nominate them, and it could change the next thirty years of their life.