From energy-saving events and literacy programs to clean water initiatives, the top April 2016 social good ideas span a range of world issues. One of the most prevalent issues addressed in these social good ideas is the refugee crisis. Attention is being drawn to the Syrian refugee crisis with initiatives like run clubs, coding camps and data-donating initiatives.
In order to help people put themselves in the shoes of another person who is not as fortunate, 'The Source' was created as a virtual reality experience to simulate what it's like to fetch fresh drinking water.
In terms of some of the lasting products that are being created as tangible reminders of these issues, one of the most interesting examples comes from the Canadian Fair Trade Network, which recently created a chocolate bar for Easter that reminds of the child labor that is often involved in the harvesting of cocoa products.
Top 60 Social Good Ideas in April
From Nutritionally Complete Cakes to Tornado Threat Apps:
Laura McQuarrie — Apr 23, 2016 — Marketing
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Water Purification Stations
These Refill Stations Provide a Solution to Flint's Water Crisis
58
Homeless Shelter Buses
The Sleepbus Houses Sleeping Pods That Can Shelter the Homeless At Night
57
Creativity-Promoting Playgrounds
This Adventure Playground in New York Promotes Imaginative Play
56
Student-Friendly Micro-Apartments
These Mini Studios Provide an Alternative to Student Housing
55
Activism-Inspired Bags
'Barrikadka' is a Leather Bag Designed Specifically for Activism Gigs
54
DIY Computer Kits
The 'Kano Computer Kit' Teaches Children How to Build a Computer from Scratch
53
Charitable Leftover Campaigns
The United Nations World Food Programme Ad Shows a Little is a Lot
52
Milk-Made Eco Fabrics
Qmilk Creates Sustainable Fabric Made From Milk Ingredients
51
Streamlined Donation Apps
The GIVIT Donation App Helps Australians Donate Essential Items
50
Body Positive Magazine Covers
'The Body Brigade' Issue of Ebony Magazine Touches on Body Image
49
Supportive Portable Perches
A Portable Stool Guarantees a Seat for Students of Rural Schools
48
Contraceptives Delivery Drones
Long-Flying UAVs are Being Used to Prevent Unwanted Pregnancies
47
Eco-Friendly Edible Utensils
These Eco-Friendly Utensils are Made Of Rice, Wheat Flour and Millet
46
Pop-Up Bunny Spas
The 7th Heaven Spa Promotes the Brand's Cruelty-Free Approach to Beauty
45
Refugee Coding Classes
This Tech School for Refugees Helps Migrants Find New Jobs
44
Empowering Anti-Violence Campaigns
This Dating App Campaign Honors International Women's Day
43
Humorous Celebrity Sunscreens
This Charitable Sunscreen Brand Supports Victims of Skin Cancer
42
Free Scar-Covering Tattoos
Tattoo Artist Whitney Develle Covers Self-Harm Scars Free of Charge
41
Spiritual Shopping Start-Ups
Aum Zone Lets You Purchase a Wide Variety Of Spiritual Products
40
Female-Empowering Holographs
Plan International's 'Lift Her Up' Campaign Celebrates Women's Day
39
Role-Play Language Apps
The TerraTalk App Uses Interactive Scenarios to Boost Language Learning
38
Tactile Art Collections
This Company Creates Touchable Reproductions of Famous Paintings
37
Empowering Holographic Events
The 'Lift Her Up' Campaign Celebrates International Women's Day 2016
36
Income-Based Airplane Seating
The Air Gini Seating Plan Reflects Income Distribution in the US
35
Poetically Dark Abuse Ads
This Violence Against Women Campaign Empowers Through Emotion
34
Powerful Female Photography Exhibitions
This Exhibition Celebrates Women's History Month 2016
33
Data-Donating Refugee Campaigns
Three Sweden Lets Customers Donate Their Leftover Data to UNHCR
32
Inclusive Celebrity Clothing Campaigns
The New Beyoncé Campaign Features Activist Jillian Mercado
31
Celebrity-Led Industrial Tours
This Actor Led a Tour of Los Angeles’ Oil and Gas Operations
30
Literacy-Promoting Workshops
The World Book Day 2016 Event Includes School Workshops
29
Cranial Carriage Contraptions
The Head Loading Halo Facilitates Ergonomic Transportation of Water
28
Hairy Pollution PSAs
This Ad by 'WildAid China' Conveys the Dangers of China's Air Polluttion
27
Horrifying Literacy Campaigns
This Ad Promotes Education By Alphabetizing Global Illiteracy Issues
26
OCD Support Networks
The 'Intrusive Thoughts' Website is Designed to Help Those with OCD
25
Donation-Facilitating Apps
The Drops App Makes Donating Money to Charity an Automated Process
24
Refugee Home Rentals
Two Bristish Creatives Post on Airbnb to Raise Money for Refugee Relief
23
Sensor-Packed Vulture Eggs
These Electronic Eggs Will Help Study Vulture's Habitats
22
Provocative Fair Trade Chocolates
These Easter Chocolates Highlight the Issue of Child Labor
21
Satirical Diversity-Promoting Services
This Fake Service Makes a Strong Statement About Diversity
20
Democratized Mayoral Schedules
Citizens Help the Mayor of Heidelberg by Suggesting Projects Online
19
On-Demand Priest Services
Scooterino Amen Will Deliver a Catholic Priest to Your Home in Minutes
18
Nutritionally Complete Cakes
The 'Feedback' Bread Cake Fights Malnutrition with Complete Nutrients
17
Empathetic Educational Robots
The Fluffy Tega Robot Motivates Children to Learn
16
Refugee Run Clubs
The 'Hej Främling!' Run Club Helps Refugees in Sweden Connect
15
Female-Empowering Streaming Platforms
The YouTube Spaces Program Puts Women's Voices First
14
Collaborative OCD-Awareness Initiatives
This Platform Allows Users to Share Their OCD Experiences
13
VR Water-Fetching Documentaries
'The Source' is a Short VR Video That Examines Clean Water Access
12
Panhandling Audio Systems
The 'Songs for Thomas Piketty' Project Uses Boomboxes to Collect Money
11
Empowering Emoji Campaigns
The #LikeAGirl Campaign Demonstrates the New for More Diverse Emojis
10
Harassment-Fighting Art Projects
The 'Programmed to Reproduce' Project Tackles Online Harassment
9
College Mentorship Schemes
StudentConnect Pairs Applicants With a College Mentor at the School
8
Costumed Adoption Campaigns
This Stunt Dressed Up Stray Dogs as Purebreds for Halloween
7
Boy Scout Milk Campaigns
This Cookies and Milk Campign Pairs Girl Guide Cookies & Boy Scout Milk
6
Backtracking Earth Hour Ads
This Earth Hour 2016 Ad Shows a Woman in 2090 and Backtracks to Today
5
Coffee Shop Food Donations
The Starbucks FoodShare Program Donates Fresh Meals to Food Banks
4
Syntax Highlighter Apps
Edward.IO Helps Novice English Readers Improve Their Command Of Syntax
3
Tornado Threat Apps
The Storm Team App Warns Of Impending Tornados and Thunderstorms
2
Assault-Preventing Software Programs
This Software is Designed to Make College Campuses Safer
1
Educational Fast Food Campaigns
The #RecognizePotential Campaign Encourages Teens to Graduate
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Vibrantly Urban Photoshoots
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Body Inclusivity Fashion Ads
The Lane Bryant This Body Campaign Focuses on Positive Imagery
Diverse Swimsuit Campaigns
The #SwimSexy Campaign Features Three Unconventional Models
Hexagonal Disaster Shelters
The Hex House Shelter is Exceptionally Easy to Deploy
Towable Tiny Homes
The Life Pod Can Easily Be Transported Around By Car
Collapsible Camping Cookers
The Campack is a Flat Nine Piece Pot Set for Cooking Outdoors
Gender-Neutral Beauty Editorials
Donte Maurice Captures a Candid Series That Explores Unisex Style
Homeless Shelter Buses
The Sleepbus Houses Sleeping Pods That Can Shelter the Homeless At Night
Transgender Sportswear Campaigns
The First Caitlyn Jenner Fashion Campaign Will Be for H&M Sport
Floral 3D-Printed Jewelry
Collected Edition Makes Metallic Wearables Shaped as Flowers and Plants
Single Sheet Stools
This Wooden Seat Design is Made Using One Sheet of Folded Plywood
Youthful Couture Editorials
DJ and Model Sita Abellan Fronts this Edgy Fashion Story
Bohemian Bridal Collections
The Green Wedding Shoes x Mejuri Collaboration Boasts a Boho Look
Political Action Figures
The Bernie Sanders Action Figure Allows Fans to Show Their Support
Sunny Spring Fashions
The Kendall Jenner Penshoppe Campaign is Stylishly Casual
Livestreamed VR Concerts
Samsung + Years & Years Entertained with a Virtual Reality Performance
Record-Breaking Selfie Sticks
Ben Stiller Has Broken the World Record for the Longest Selfie Stick
Biodegradable Shopping Bags
These Eco-Friendly Bags Provide an Alternative to Plastic
Digital Predator Ads
The Save the Children Online Campaign Addresses the Danger Social Media
Web-Based Farmers Markets
Peaceful Valley's Grow Organic Shop Carries Farming and Gardening Goods
Creative Snack Bar Projects
This Beijing Noodle Bar is a Side Project of David Ho Design Studio
Empowering Shoe Campaigns
Keds' 'Ladies First' Footwear Campaign Stars Strong Female Icons
Experimental Beauty Portraits
Lea Gendrot's Latest Beauty Scene Feature Highlights Artistic Makeup
Diverse Model-Made Dolls
Mala Bryan Created a Line of Dolls That Celebrate Black Beauty
Nomadic Beauty Portraits
Daniel Stigefelt's Latest Beauty Scene Exclusive Features Glowing Skin
Amagamated Multi-Tools
The SOG MacV Utensil Features a Spooky Skull Shape
Eco Water Filter Firms
This Socially Conscious Business Leverages a Ceramic Water Filter
Statuesque Singer Underwear Ads
Justin Bieber Adopts a Marble Sculpture Aesthetic for Calvin Klein
Anti-Harassment Ad Campaigns
This Campaign Tackles Rape Culture and the Ubiquity of Victim-Blaming
Sustainable Latvian Wood Watches
The Ovi Watch is a High-Quality Watch with Eco-Friendly Benefits
Streamlined Donation Apps
The GIVIT Donation App Helps Australians Donate Essential Items
Waste-Reducing Supermarkets
This Danish Supermarket Only Sells Expired Food
Solar-Powered Delivery Drones
These Solar-powered Drones Can Deliver Goods to Rural Areas
Illustrated Shampoo Ads
The Garnier Fructis Grow Strong Campaign Takes on a Fairy Tale Spin
Opulent Bejeweled Smartwatches
This Samsung Smartwatch Makes Liberal Use of Gold and Diamonds
Contemporary Butcher Shops
'The Meat Hook' Sells Ethically Sourced Meat and Fresh Produce
Playful Rainbow Cosmetics
Rui Faria's 'Chasing Rainbows' Image Series Features Vibrant Makeup
3D-Printed Picture Books
The Tactile Picture Books Project Helps Blind Children Follow a Story
Code-Teaching Toy Robots
The Kamibot Robot Makes it Easier to Teach Kids to Code
Military Scouting Drones
This Fixed-Wing Drone Can Hang In the Air For Six Hours At a Time
Refugee Coding Classes
This Tech School for Refugees Helps Migrants Find New Jobs
Rap Lyric Cake Designs
Drake on Cake by Joy the Baker is a Delicious Way to Enjoy His Music
Battered Cake Milkshakes
This Funfetti Milkshake Turns the Colorful Torte into a Creamy Beverage
VR Festival Experiences
The Coachella VR App Allows Users to Experience the Festival from Home
Plant-Based Paper Adhesives
This Potato Starch Paper Glue Boasts No Harmful Additives
Local Food Donation Apps
The 'Olio' App Helps Independent Grocers Share Surplus Food Products
Vegan Rapper Cooking Shows
Waka Flocka Shares His Vegan Recipes with Consumers With Video Segments
Unattractive Car Ads
The Sherlock Anti-Thief Campaign Shows How Worthless Cars Will Be to Thieves
Empowering Anti-Violence Campaigns
This Dating App Campaign Honors International Women's Day
VR News Generators
This Portable Headset from Valve Creates VR News Content
Edible Easter Pinatas
The Edible Paper Mache Easter Egg is Fun to Break and Eat
DIY Politician Pinatas
Wholesale Party Supplies Created Instructions for a Donald Trump Pinata
Slushie-Flavored Donuts
The Wild Cherry Slurpee Donut is Inspired by 7-Eleven's Famous Drink
Chopstick-Teaching Toys
The Manners Fish Chopstick Training Toy Teaches Children to Eat Well
Restaurant Management Platforms
SaaS Startup Growgram Builds Responsive Restaurant Websites
Awareness-Raising Book Collections
The 'Jarring III' Books Raise Awareness About Sexual Assault
Surplus Textile-Sharing Programs
The Squirrelz Sells Left Over Textiles to Creatives
Inner Beast Sportswear Ads
The Nike Unleash Your Animal Campaign is Fiercely Motivating
Lightweight Language Apps
The Duolingo App Helps Hindi-Speaking Indians Learn English
Edible Utensil Appliances
The Edible Spoon Maker Transforms Pre-Made Dough into Snacking Tools
Body Positive Bikini Campaigns
The '#nofomo' Campaign Encourages Women to Embrace Their Body
Bite-Sized Digestive Biscuits
This Popular Cookie Now Comes in Bite-Sized Pieces for Easy Snacking
VR News Platforms
USA Today's 'VRtually There' Delivers the News Through Virtual Reality
Inclusive Runway Shows
The SmartGlamour Spring 2016 Show Featured Models of All Shapes and Sizes
Empowering Youth Dolls
These Diverse Dolls Aim to Inspire, Educate and Empower Young Girls
VR Theme Park Rides
The Thorpe Park Ghost Train will Scare Guests with Immersive Thrills
Empowering Holographic Events
The 'Lift Her Up' Campaign Celebrates International Women's Day 2016
Dippable Cookie Devices
The Dunking Buddy Beverage Cup is Designed for Adding Snacks to Drinks
Live Sports VR Apps
LikeLive VR Makes Watching the Game at Home a More Immersive Experience
Superhero-Inspired Ice Creams
These Movie-|Themed Treats are Inspired by Popular Superheroes
Tactile Display Systems
This Platform for the Blind Uses 3D Printing to Make Maps and Graphs
Natural Printer Filaments
Extrudr Green TEC 3D Printer Filaments are Biodegradable
Messenger Software Services
Startup SendBird Offers App Developers Messaging Software as a Service
Branded Workout Promotions
This Sweaty Betty and 1Rebel Promotion Includes Free Boxing Classes
Interactive Mental Health Apps
This App Allows Users to Chat with a Dedicated Psychologist
Female-Empowering Fitness Campaigns
This Girl Can is a Powerful Campaign by Sport England
DIY Drawing Robots
Makers Toolbox Teaches Kids to Create a Functional 'Scribbler Robot'
Augmented Reality Star Finders
The 'Universe2go' Star Viewer Digitizes the Night Sky
Disguised Dessert Sushi
These Bento Box Sushi Pieces are Made out of Sweet Cake Pop Flavors
Poetically Dark Abuse Ads
This Violence Against Women Campaign Empowers Through Emotion
Spiritual Centre Jewelry
The TinyOm Necklaces Offer Wearable Chakra Energy Reminders
Emotive Coding Platforms
The Emojicode Lets Programmers Use Emojis to Create Applications
Data-Donating Refugee Campaigns
Three Sweden Lets Customers Donate Their Leftover Data to UNHCR
Eco-Friendly Spray Cans
This Spray Can Provides a Safer and Greener Alternative to Aerosols
Beautiful Braille Fonts
Deon Staffelbach Focuses on Bringing the Art of Typography to the Blind
Rapper-Guided Training Videos
Burger King's Training Video for Grilled Dogs Stars Snoop Dog
VR Peacekeeping Games
This Online Role-Playing Game Teaches Peacekeeping Skills
Masculine Sunscreen Chapsticks
The Dapper EvolutionMan Lip Balm is Infused with SPF 15
Sci-Fi TV Commercials
This LG Ad for the Super Bowl Stars Liam Neeson and Producer Ridley Scott
Kid Fantasy Ads
Museum of Childhood's The Imaginary Friend Collection is Fun and Playful
Decadent Donut Creations
Aussie Bakery Doughnut Time Celebrates 1st Anniversary in Big Way
Bunny Adoption Pop-Up Spas
Beauty Brand 7th Heaven Hosted a Bunny Spa at Covent Garden
Celebratory Lingerie Ads
The 'Celebrate You' Campaign Encourages Consumers to Love Themselves
Indulgent Vegan Ice Creams
These Dairy-Free Frozen Desserts Come in Classic Ben & Jerry's Flavors
In-Store Cultural Events
This Brand is Celebrating Black History Month 2016 with In-Store Panels
Unapologetic Underwear Campaigns
The Latest Aerie Commercial Features Model Barbie Ferreira
Harassment-Identifying Platforms
This Website Provides Information About Online Harassment
Titanium Keychain Writing Utensils
The 'PicoPen' Keychain Pen Clips an Analog Pen Anywhere
Depression-Battling Devices
The Alpha-Stim Electrotherapy Device Calms the User's Brain
Uplifting Sportswear Ads
Sport Chek's Newest Workout Commercial Connects with Female Yogis
Equalizing Bill-Splitting Apps
The 'Equipay' App Splits Bills According to Race and Gender
Refugee Housing Platforms
The 'Refugee Hero' Platform Helps Migrants Find Temporary Accommodations
Two-Piece Baking Mixes
The 'Shaker' Baking Product Separates Wet and Dry Ingredients
Refugee Run Clubs
The 'Hej Främling!' Run Club Helps Refugees in Sweden Connect
Female-Empowering Streaming Platforms
The YouTube Spaces Program Puts Women's Voices First
Panhandling Audio Systems
The 'Songs for Thomas Piketty' Project Uses Boomboxes to Collect Money
Fruity Floral Sorbets
This Peach Ice Cream is Flavored with Sweet Notes of Rose
Empowering Emoji Campaigns
The #LikeAGirl Campaign Demonstrates the New for More Diverse Emojis
Skippable Burger Commercials
The 'Not Much Else to Say' Ad by A&W Targets Young YouTube Users
Clubhouse Cookie Cheesecakes
The Thin Mints Cake is Made Using Pre-Packaged Girl Scout Biscuits
Child-Directed Car Ads
These Bedtime Story-Like Ads for Honda Accord Were Written by Children
Visible Minority Coding Bootcamps
The Telegraph Academy Focuses on Black and Latin Peoples
Esteem-Boosting Pinboards
Dove's Self-Esteem Project Appeals to Teens on Pinterest
Expanding Video-Sharing Platforms
The YouTube Red Original Shows and Movies Competes with Netflix
Sci-Fi Movie Simulators
'Trials on Tatooine' is a Hybrid Gaming and Cinema VR Experience
Viral Video Apps
The BuzzFeed Video App Lets You Enjoy Viral Videos On Your Smartphone
Dessert-Inspired Chocolate Eggs
These Chocolate Easter Eggs Taste Like Brownies, Meringue & Pie
Wildlife Identification Apps
This Nature App Lets Users Record Wildlife Sightings
Pet-Centric Food Banks
The Pet Pantry Helps Struggling Pet Owners Feed Their Furry Friends
Celebrity-Led Clean Water Campaigns
The #BeyGood Campaign Tackles Flint's Water Crisis
Charitable Video Features
YouTube is Introducing Donation Cards so Creators Can Give Back
Curated Music Video Apps
The New Vevo App Lets You Enjoy Personalized Content
Digital Literacy Conferences
The LINC Conference Addresses the Importance of Tech Education