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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Homeless Support Backpacks
The Makeshift Traveler Backpack Has a Solar Panel and More
Bodycare-Inspired Drinks
Lush Middle East and Home Bakery Reimagined Favorite Products as Drinks
Merit-Based Shareable Chocolates
Cadbury's Made to Share Packaging Rewards Acts of Kindness
Intelligent Anti-Food Waste Systems
The 'FoodTusker' Reminds Users to Eat Leftovers
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
Global Social Impact Initiatives
Reckitt Expands Its Catalyst Program in the US
Edible Wrapper Snack Bars
One Good Thing Bars Have a No-Waste Formulation
Beauty Hack-Inspired Campaigns
Vaseline Launched 'Vaseline World' Based on Social Media Content
Quirky Pasta-Defying Campaigns
Cup Noodles x Top Ramen Launch a National Noodle Day Initiative
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Global Beauty Campaigns
L’Oréal Marks World Refill Day With a Global Campaign
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Shareable Chocolate Ice Creams
The Chocolatiers Series by Salt & Straw Brings People Together
Friend-Focused Wellness Apps
The 'With Gratitude' App Makes Daily Connection Easy
Inclusive Diverse Board Games
Safehaven Presents the Where Hope Lives Board Game
Flavored Cashew Snacks
Octonuts Partnered with rePurpose Global to Combat Ocean Waste
Water-Activated Book Designs
Water for People Raises Awareness with the Dehydrating Book
Smile-Focused Running Campaigns
Goody's® Pain Relief Debuts Positivity-Focused Smile 20 Campaign
Curated Design Initiatives
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Launches The Curious 100 List
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
Culinary-Centric Dating Campaigns
Knorr x Tinder Partner for the #UnlockYourGreenFlag Initiative
Charity Firefighter Calendars
The 2026 Australian Firefighters Calendar Pairs Rescue Animals
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Unhoused Individuals-Supporting Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics & Beauty 2 the Streetz Parttner
Emotive Song Campaigns
Sos Songs Uses Technology to Show How Music Reflects Your Emotional State
Business Idea Generators
Crazy Business Idea Generator Lets Users Vote and Share Ideas Socially
Soup Giveaway Campaigns
Heinz Launches a New Soup Giveaway Campaign with Sam Thompson
Expansive Social Good-Focused Partnerships
Hyundai is Committed to Community Wellbeing
Social Media Follower-Celebrating Initiatives
Streets of Toronto Marks 600k Instagram Followers
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Inspiring Women-Focused Campaigns
'Computer Science Is Everything' Inspires Future Innovators
Housing Crisis-Focused Campaigns
Habitat for Humanity Launched the Let’s Open the Door Campaign
Cheeky Infant Formula Campaigns
Good Start® Debuts the Stigma-Addressing 'Suck It' Campaign
Protest-Inspired Ice Creams
Watermelon Ice Cream Supports Palestine Through Creative Activism
3D-Printed Custom Assistive Devices
Makegood Relies on 3D Tech to Build Custom Assistive Devices
Kindness-Focused Travel Campaigns
Global Child: Travel & Purpose Debuts a Qatar Episode
Social Good Butter Merchandise
The Kerrygold Butter Club Merch Will Benefit City Harvest
Sleep Poverty Awareness Campaigns
Ikea Canada Introduces the Sleepless Lamp Calmpaign
Food-Based Body Bars
The Hygiene Bank & Goodwash Created The Edible Soap to Expose Hygiene Poverty
Coffee Kindess Initiatives
Cambio Roasters Launches Random Act of Kindness Week Campaign
Impactful Beauty Initiatives
Odele for Good Launches to Champion Women Through Entrepreneurship
Foodie Charm Bracelets
Goodles Gave Expo West Attendees the Chance to Make Custom Charm Bracelets
AI-Powered Adventure Apps
The 'Globe Chaser' App Features Geocaching-Inspired Tours
Charity Organization Rebrands
Humane World for Animals Launches a Powerful Campaign
Better-For-You Lunchbox Snacks
Goodies Snacks Include Oat Bars, Fruit Chips and More
Impactful Gaming Experiences
Humanity Games Combines Retro Gameplay With Real-World Lessons
Social Good Coffee Vans
Nespresso and Change Please Partnered to Help End Homelessness
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
Food Service Employee-Focused Initiatives
SpotOn and Giving Kitchen Partner to Support Employees
Charitable Food Security Campaigns
Riunite Joins Forces with Meals on Wheels America
Disability Inclusion-Focused Initiatives
The World Health Organization Issues a Call for Proposals
Senior Creative Teams
Tosti Creative Put Out a Call for Senior Creatives Aged 70 and Older
Fitness-Focused Food Drives
In March, Technogym Hosted the Let's Move & Donate Food Campaign
Perks-Filled Activations
The Really Good Mood Machine by Uber Shares Feel-Good Surprises
Ethical Luxury Shopping Platforms
Brimm Reimagines Conscious Consumerism with Curated Designs
Microbatch Chocolate Collections
Beyond Good Will Stand Out at the Natural Products Expo West 2025
Wish-Inspired Bake-Off Events
Fairmont and Make-A-Wish Launch the Bake-A-Wish Challenge
High-Profile Clean Water Initiatives
Chapter 2 & One Drop Foundation are Running the La Gala 2025
Rewarding Ethical Chocolate Promotions
Tony’s Chocolonely and The Social Hub Amsterdam Partnered
Travel-Focused Summer Campaigns
good2grow Debuts National Sweepstakes & Partners with Pack Up + Go
Accessible Design Campaigns
Canva's Really, Really Good Design Transformed a Sandwich Business
Hygiene-Focused Disaster Relief Initiatives
Procter & Gamble Runs Its Tide Loads of Hope Program
Wellness Recovery Events
Toronto's The Wellness Club Hosts an Immersive Social Wellness Experience
Menu Discovery Challenges
Original ChopShop's Feel Good Foodie Challenge Rewards Menu Exploration
Content Idea Generators
Spin The Wheel and Capture Content Ideas Based on Your Online Presence
Small Business Support Initiatives
Mastercard Awards Ten Female Entrepreneurs with Grants
Inclusive Tech Awards
The Qatar Assistive Technology Center Boasts the Mada Innovation Award
Fair Wage-Supporting V-Day Campaigns
Acumen Launched the #Cocoamitment Campaign
School Breakfast Programs
The Breakfast Club of Canada Supports Students Nationwide
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Athlete-Supporting Donut Initiatives
Tim Hortons Reintroduces its 'Special Olympics Donut'
Vibrant Creativity Campaigns
Crayola Debuts its 'Creative Acts of Color' Initiative
Inclusive Soccer Tournament Partnerships
Goya Foods Joins the 2025 Genuine Cup as a Sponsor
Cruise Company-Led Meal Donations
Carnival Corporation Expands Corporate Responsibility Program
Seasonal Social Good Sandwiches
Urban Eat and Teenage Cancer Trust Partnered for the Holidays
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Family-Assisting QSR Initiatives
McDonald's Canada Will Host the McHappy Day Initiative on May 8
Social Networking Hubs
Internet Social Café Lets Users Explore Cafés and Build Online Connections
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
Foodie-Themed Singles Events
Knorr and Eventbrite are Connecting Singles in and Out of the Kitchen
Wealth Gap Pop-Ups
Oxfam's Pie Society Served the People’s Pie & Mash and The Upper Crust Special
Charitable Hunger Relief Initiatives
Halo Top Makes a Charitable Contribution to Food Banks Canada
Digital Dog Shelter Campaigns
Rare Breed Has Initiated the Charitable Treat Your Shelter Promotion
Migrant-Supporting Vocational Training Initiatives
Midea and IOM Launch the Midea Academy in Abuja
Venue-Run Fundraising Initiatives
Chuck E. Cheese Partners with American Society for Deaf Children
World Hunger Day Events
ZiMad Partnered with The Hunger Project on New Events in its Games
Technology Gap-Addressing Education Initiatives
Best Buy Canada Launches Teen Tech for Tomorrow
Ethical Cosmetics Campaigns
Sabrina Elba Advocates for Ethical Sourcing and Child Labor Reform
Charitable Influencer-Targeting Campaigns
Puresport Runs the 'Thrift It Back' Campaign
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Grocery Donation Initiatives
Makers Nutrition is Supporting Friends of Karen with $1,000 Donation
Soccer-Themed Snack Branding
These Mondelēz Products Get Fans Ready for the World Cup 2026
App-Based Wellness-Oriented Challenges
Life Time Launches the Everyday Well Challenge on Its App
Ball Game-Promoting Urban Initiatives
London Sport and Saatchi & Saatchi Run 'More Ball Games'
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Ethical Tea Commercial Campaigns
Clipper Teas Showcases its New Marketing Tactics for 2025
CSR Baking Initiatives
Unox India Launched 'Baking a Better Tomorrow' to Empower Low-Income Youth
Philanthropic Investment Initiatives
Absolutaris Base Launches Global Philanthropy Initiative
Refugee-Focused Youth Sport Initiatives
ANTA Group Continues ‘Moving for Change’ with UNHCR
Digital Dependency Awareness Campaigns
Trapped by the Screen Uncovers Hidden Costs of Screen Time
Eco-Friendly Modular Refugee Shelters
AllSpace has Designed a Special Shelter Prototype
Real-World Business Ideas
People Problems Discovers Real Business Opportunities From Daily Needs
Charitable Camp Initiatives
Tim Hortons' Annual Camp Day Initiative Returns on July 16
Agricultural Support Projects
Julius Meinl and Fairtrade Organizations Support Farmers in India
Pizza Brand-Supported Educational Initiatives
Peter Piper Pizza Runs Slice of Knowledge Foundation
Creativity-Focused Global Ambassador Programs
Crayola Creativity Week Begins with an Announcement
Charitable Home Improvement Initiatives
VEVOR Has Donated 10 Hybrid Heat Press Machines
Inclusive Tech Brand-Initiated Programs
Samsung Places Great Focus on Accessibility and Inclusion
Music Venue-Led Food Drives
The 9:30 Club Addresses Hunger and Food Waste
Music-Driven Coding Lessons
Amazon Launches the Inclusive Your Voice is Power Program
Collaborative Food Assistance Programs
Mather and Top Box Foods Assist Seniors in the Chicago Area
Curated Film Selections
The Planet Classroom Network Debuts Nine Short Films in October
Supermarket Charity Partnerships
Aldi UK and Neighbourly Partnered to Support Summertime Meals
Human Trafficking Awareness Campaigns
BODYBAR Pilates Runs the BODYBAR Does Good Campaign
Community Wellness-Focused Initiatives
The Life Time Foundation Reinforces Commitment to Wellness
Philanthropic Healthcare Initiatives
Toyota Motor North America Boasts the Way Forward Fund
Educational Cooking Partnerships
HelloFresh and Scouts Partnered to Support Cooking Skills
Nostalgic Slap Bracelet Giveaway
The Human Bean Gives Slap Bracelets With its 90s-Inspired Drinks
Soccer Equipment Donation Programs
Subaru of America is Running the Gear for Good Program
Charitble Children-Supporting Initiatives
Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Donates $1.6 Million
Athlete-Backed Charitable Events
Jonathan Osorio, CCCO, and Nando Partner for a Good Cause
Personalized Recommendation Assistants
GoodGoodTime Suggests Movies, Books, Dining, And More
Optimism-Focused Charitable Campaigns
LG Electronics Canada Ran the Optimism Meter Campaign
Complimentary Community Career Studios
Specialty Food Association Establishes a New Support Center
Digital Fundraising Competitions
Headquarterz Launched the Community Cup
Tech-Empowered Accessibility Initiatives
Remarkable Advocates for Individuals with Disabilities
Ramadan Fundraising Campaigns
Food Banks Mississauga Hosts the Give 30 Fundraising Campaign
Celeb-Backed Hurricane Relief Initiatives
Nando’s Canada and Kardinal Offishall Partnered for Good
Ocean-Friendly Seafood Meals
Green Chef's April Recipes Share Seafood Watch-Recommended Seafoods
Gamified Animal Aids
Cats-We Turns Virtual Pet Care Into Real Support for Cats in Need
Casual Baking Class Concepts
The Baking Social Makes Baking Fun, Social and Accessible
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Group Challenge Apps
Challenge Friends Lets Users Complete 30-Day Self-Improvement Challenges
Kindness Generator Platforms
bekind.now Helps Users Generate Acts of Kindness to Brighten Days
Long-Term Food Insecurity Efforts
Jack and Jill of America Debut a 100,000-Hour Service Challenge
Housing Innovation Symposiums
The Boston Society for Architecture Focuses on the Future of Housing
Creative Protest Archives
Pocket Protests Showcases Global Creative Resistance Against Fascism
Regional Wheelchair-Providing Organizations
Agape Mobility Ethiopia Addresses a Critical Need
Shared Cooking Platforms
Wheat Helps Friends Combine Ingredients At Home For Smarter Cooking