These Gen Z social good innovations range from youth-focused feminism conferences to anti-bullying apps that aim to put an end to unfair treatment at schools. In addition to a handful of toys that encourage inclusivity -- from body positive and cultural fashion dolls to dolls that dispel gender stereotypes -- other Gen Z social good innovations include empowering children's programs that expose girls to engineering and mathematics from a young age.
Charitable and eco-friendly Gen Z innovations are also on the rise, with examples like animal conservation museum programs, and child crowdfunding platforms gaining attention in recent months.
Additional standouts include multicultural children's festivals, and short films that retell a traditional fairytale in a way that is geared towards young LGBT audiences. Another notable example -- MTV's Snapchat sex education program -- encourages open communication among youth while sharing stories from young influencers who are not only approachable, but also honest.
30 Gen Z Social Good Innovations
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Eco Tween Fashion Kits
The Fashion Angels Garbage to Glam Upcycling Product Lineup is Interactive
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Snapchat Sex Ed Shows
MTV's First Snapchat Show is a Sex Ed Series Called 'Pants Off'
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Diverse Model-Made Dolls
Mala Bryan Created a Line of Dolls That Celebrate Black Beauty
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Body-Positive Doll Collections
The New Barbie Fashionistas Collection Features Diverse Body Types
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Transgender Doll Toys
The Tonner Doll Company's 'Jazz' Doll is Based Off of Jazz Jennings
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Inclusive Boy-Focused Dolls
The 'Melanites' Toy Company Creates Toys for Boys of Color
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Emoji-Decoding Challenges
GE is Launching #EmojiScience on Facebook Messenger
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Social Good Selfie Walls
Cadillac Fairview is Launching 'Pledge Walls' for Back-to-School Season
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Conscious Clothing Boxes
For Each Subscription Purchased, Kidbox Donates Clothing to Kids in Need
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Crowdsourced Fashion Magazines
WOMB is a Crowdsourced Magazine Created on VFILES' Platform
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Modern Fairy Tale Books
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls Features Frida Kahlo & Serena Williams
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Charitable Back-to-School Supplies
The Whole Foods Market x PBS KIDS Campaign Benefits Young Minds
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Kid Coding Camps
Apple Camp Now Offers 'Coding Games and Programming Robots' Course for Children
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Inclusive Anti-Bullying Apps
'Sit With Us' Ensures That Kids Never Have to Eat Lunch Alone
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Teen Culture Platforms
'MTV Voices' is a Platform with Youth-Targeted Pop Culture Content
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Farming Kindergarten Programs
Vo Trong Nghia Educates Children on Growing Their Own Food
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Gender-Neutral Playhouses
Smoby's 'Friends House' Includes Boys in Home-Centered Imaginary Play
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African Fashion Dolls
Momppy Mpoppy Dolls Give Young Girls a Fabulous Black Doll
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Adoptive Museum Programs
The Aquadopt Initiative Teaches Children About Wildlife Conservation
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Meat-Free Campus Clubs
The Vegetarian Club at Penn State Supports Those with Dietary Restrictions
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Child Crowdfunding Platforms
Sow Plants Seeds When It Comes to Financial Literacy For Kids
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Cafeteria Companionship Apps
The 'Sit With Us' App Helps Kids Avoid Having to Eat Lunch Alone
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Empowering Kids Shows
The 'Ready Jet Go!' Program Encourages Girls to Explore Careers in STEM
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LGBT-Friendly Fairy Tales
Hulu's New Animated Short Tells the Story of an LGBT Heroine
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Multicultural Kid's Festivals
This Event Celebrates International Children's Day in Toronto
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Gender Neutral Toy Ads
This Toy Commercial Focuses on Eliminating Childhood Gender Stereotypes
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Girl-Targeted Printing Programs
This Northern Illinois University Program Supports Girls in STEM
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Empowering Tween Activity Groups
'Sole Girls' Brings Young Girls Together to Socialize and Train
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Feminist Youth Conferences
Seattle's FemCon Endorses Female Empowerment Among Young Attendees
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LGBTQ Student Celebrations
Lavender Graduation Celebrates LGBTQ Student Accomplishments
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Wooden Children Furniture
The IKEA FLISAT Series is at Once Simple and Playful
Mobile Jet Nightclubs
The Big Imagination Foundation Jumbo Jet Is an Interactive Art Experience
Subversive Fast Fashion Ads
The New H&M Ad Shows a Less Constricted Representation of Femininity
Body-Positive Lingerie Ads
These New Images from Lonely Focus on a Diverse Range of Powerful Women
Inclusive Intimacy Toys
The Buck-Off Was Designed Specifically for Transgender Men
Modeling Doll Campaigns
This Campaign Features a Doll of Derek Zoolander and Barbie on Instagram
Rooftop Spirulina Farms
This Startup is Growing Edible Algae on Top of a Bangkok Hotel
Bespoke Jewelry Services
'Julbox' Helps You Design Your Own Jewelry Online at a Fixed Cost
High-Tech Grocery Hubs
Yummy.com's Offline Store is a Millennial-Targeted Destination
DIY Dining Pop-Ups
'The Dining Club' by IKEA Has Guests Prepare Their Own Meals
Empowering Shoe Campaigns
Keds' 'Ladies First' Footwear Campaign Stars Strong Female Icons
Self-Sustaining Villages
The ReGen Community is Able to Create its Own Energy and Food
Device-Free Dance Parties
The Daybreaker Event Helped San Francisco Techies Unplug
Leather DIY Sandals
Pikkpack's Custom Shoe Kits are Stylish and Accessible to Create
University Campus Living Walls
This Vertical Living Wall is the Entrance to a UT Austin Building
Enormous Lettuce Factories
SPREAD Co.'s Sustainable Agricultural System Addresses Food Security
Barbie Hotel Suites
The Hilton Panama's Barbie-Inspired Rooms Feature Doll-Themed Packages
Visionary Fluid Skyscrapers
Gran Meditteraneo Boasts Automated Parking and Farming Spaces
eCommerce Chatbot Programs
'Mr. Chatbot' Supports eCommerce Companies with Sophisticated Chatbots
Body-Positive Barbie Dolls
The Ashley Graham Barbie Was Designed with Thighs That Touch
Realistically Proportioned Male Dolls
The Male Lammily Doll Boasts Realistic Body Proportions
Kid-Coding Wearable Tech
The Mover Kit by Technology Will Save Us Fosters Invention and Creativity
Ballet Dancer Barbie Dolls
The Latest Shero Barbie Doll Honors Famous Ballerina Misty Copeland
Exclusive Street Art Collectives
The Sticker Social Club Helps Emerging Artists Gain Exposure
Pride-Celebrating Makeup Tutorials
A Makeup Artist Celebrates Pride Month with Rainbow Eye Shadow
Apologetic Glasses Campaigns
Bullies Say They're Sorry in Ray-Ban's New Digital Campaign
DIY Doll Kits
Seedling's Personalized Doll Toy is Reflective of a Young Maker Culture
Gender-Inclusive Kitchen Sets
KidKraft's Retro Kitchen Toy Targets Aspiring Young Chefs
Restaurant Selfie Rooms
Doomie's Toronto is a Vegan Eatery with a Comic-Lined Photography Room
All-Emoji Resturant Menus
The Little Yellow Door's Menu is Written Entirely in Emojis
Pizza-Themed Sleepaway Camps
Pizza Camp is an Overnight Camp for Adults Who Love the Cheesy Dish
Luxury Fitness Retreats
'The Body Camp' is a Luxury Retreat for Health-Conscious Travelers
Curry-Themed Food Festivals
The 'Curryfest' Event Celebrates Spicy Dishes from Around the World
Chatbot Finance Apps
'Abe' Offers Finance Tracking Capabilities Through Real-Time Chat
Modular Refuse Robots
The 'Junkbot' DIY Robot Kit Turns Household Objects into Robotics
DIY Kid's Figurines
The Kidrobot Crayola Washable Vinyl Toys Can Be Customized
Social Media Knapsacks
This Snapchat Novelty Backpack is Shaped to Resemble the App's Ghost Mascot
Branded Emoji Keyboards
L’Oréal Launches Branded Emojis Inspired by Hair and Makeup
Pop Star Zombie Dolls
'Zomby Gaga' is a New Monster High Character by Lady Gaga
Faux Freckle Cosmetics
This Music Festival Makeup Look Recreates Metallic Beauty Marks
Immersive Museum Playrooms
The ZOOM Children's Museum Features Themed Play Areas
Gender-Neutral Science Kits
This Educational Toy Introduces Kids to Science at a Young Age
Children's Cross-Stitch Kits
Seedling's Cactus Embroidery Kit Encourages Hands-On Play
Health-Oriented Cocktail Menus
PRESS Developed "London’s 'Healthiest' Cocktail Menu"
Educational Programming Kits
The Arduino Learning Board Has Over 15 Mini Projects to Perform
Robotic Youth Coding Instructors
The Root Robot is Programmed to Educate Children on HTML
Religion and Transgender Rights
Mark Wingfield Explains His Views in His Talk on Gender Identity
Boy-Specific Dollhouses
This Dollhouse for Boys Boasts a Neutral Design Aesthetic
Civil Rights Era Dolls
This Historical Doll Teaches Young Girls About the Civil Rights Movement
Snapchat Television Revivals
The Cribs Snapchat Series Will See the Relaunch of the MTV Hit
Global Food Artwork
United Nation's Shares an International Group Installation on Food
Members-Only Women's Clubs
'Verity' is a Private Club in Toronto That Caters to Successful Women
Identity-Celebrating Ads
This Clairol Hair Color Ad Stars Transgender Model Tracey Norman
Empowering Youth Dolls
These Diverse Dolls Aim to Inspire, Educate and Empower Young Girls
LGBT Teen Community Apps
LGBT+ Amino Helps People Find Others in Their Community on a Global Scale
Aquatic Mermaid Lessons
The World of Swimming Offers Instructional Water Nymph Swimming Seminars
VR Farm Tours
This McDonald's Initiative Aims to Connect Consumers with the Company's Suppliers
Geometric Social Clubs
This Space Provides Food, Music and Encourages Socialization
Talking Jamaican Dolls
Toya is a Zuree Doll That Speaks in Jamaican Patois
Massive Puppet Museums
Moon Hoon's 'Pino Familia' Museum is a Shrine to a Kids' Character
Tween Influencer Communities
The AwesomenessTV Network Supports Young Content Creators
Lingerie Brand Campus Representatives
The PINK Campus Reps Promote Victoria's Secret at Colleges
Irish-Canadian Film Festivals
The Toronto Irish Film Festival Celebrates the Best of Irish Cinema
Romantic Dinner Knapsacks
The 'Date Night Backpack' Houses The Necessities For An Evening Meal
Kid Coding Camps
Apple Camp Now Offers 'Coding Games and Programming Robots' Course for Children
Cash-Conscious Messenger Bots
Chat with Monty Frugal Through Facebook Messenger to Track Expenses
Inclusive Anti-Bullying Apps
'Sit With Us' Ensures That Kids Never Have to Eat Lunch Alone
Hands-On Museum Workshops
The Maker Club Teaches Children and Parents to Work with Their Hands
Cartoon Turtle Apartments
This Airbnb Apartment is Styled Like the Ninja Turtles' Hangout
Emoji-Friendly Chatbots
The Whole Foods Chatbot on Facebook Messenger Helps Users Find Recipes
LGBT Streaming Apps
The Revry App Focuses On Streaming LGBT Multimedia Content
Teen Culture Platforms
'MTV Voices' is a Platform with Youth-Targeted Pop Culture Content
LGBT Motherhood Vlogs
Mommy Squared's 'Marriage After Kids' Video is Honest and Relatable
Smart Banking Bots
Kasisto's Personal Finance Bots Use Conversational AI That's Truly Intelligent
Challenging LGBTQ Misconceptions
Tiq and Kim Katrin Milan's Talk on Queer Identity Targets Labels
Memorial Anti-Bullying Apps
The 'Amanda' App Makes People Empathetic to the Effects Of Bullying
Girls Coding Camps
Victoria's Secret Angel Karlie Kloss is Running a Summer Code Camp for Youth
Science-Based Art Galleries
'NEUROSOCIETY' Presents Scientific Findings as Artistic Theater
Whimsical Plush Toys
This Popples Talk Plush Doll is a Modern Take on the Furbie
African Fashion Dolls
Momppy Mpoppy Dolls Give Young Girls a Fabulous Black Doll
Personalized Emojis
Facebook Patents Making People's Faces New Emojis
LGBT Kissing Marathons
Following a Homophobic Occurrence, a Couple Hosted a Statement-Making Event
LGBT Family Movie Nights
This Pride Month Movie Night is Meant for Children and LGBT Families
Web-Curated Print Magazines
VFILES Has Launched Its First Print Edition but with an Online Twist
Cultural Children's Characters
Zari is the Newest Sesame Street Muppet Hailing from Afghanistan
Student-Designed Gaming Festivals
The Level Up 2016 Student Games Showcase Honors Young Developers
Mindfulness-Encouraging Festivals
Wanderlust Tremblant is an Immersive Yoga and Music Event
Vegan-Friendly Pizzas
Whole Foods' 365 Everyday Value Brand is Now Carrying a Simple Vegan Pizza
Mutilated Artist Dolls
This Vincent Van Gogh Plushy Comes with a Removable Ear
Social Media Music Documentaries
This Snapchat Series Will Tell the Story of Rapper A$AP Ferg
Bee-Supporting Lemonades
Mikaila Ulmer's Me & The Bees Drink is Contracted to Whole Foods
Wholesome Natural Burritos
Red's Frozen Burritos Exclude GMOs, Preservatives and Antibiotics
Comment-Editing Social Updates
Users Will Soon Be Able to Filter Their Own Instagram Comments
Anti-Bullying Mobile Apps
The BullyBox App Gives Students a Better Way to Report Bullying
Independent LGBT Documentaries
'Memories of a Penitent Heart' Tells the Story of Miguel Dieppa
Gluten-Free Lifestyle Magazines
'GFF: Gluten Free Forever' is a Magazine for Gluten-Free Foodies
Family-Friendly Museum Tours
The Guggenheim Offers Special Activity Kits for Children
Introductory Coding Kits
The 'Awesome Shield' At-Home Code School Offer Hands-On Experience
Lunchbox Snack Tutorials
Liza Prideaux Provides Parents with Back-to-School Meal Ideas
Burger-Ordering Chatbots
Burger King's AI Chatbot Takes Menu Orders Via Facebook Messenger
Inspiring Generosity Dolls
The Doll Kind's Huggable Toys Inspire Kids to Give Back
LGBT Travel Shows
This Viceland Program Explores LGBT Issues in Different Countries
Veteran Tech Camps
VETT is Empowering Veterans By Providing Technology Education and Support
Diverse Foundation Campaigns
This L'Oreal True Match Commercial Celebrates Different Skin Shades
80s School Supply Ads
This Walmart Commercial Shows Kids Reinterpreting a Whitesnake Song
Crowdsourced Lawyer Hashtags
#TransLawHelp Connects Lawyers with U.S. Transgender People in Need
Singer-Curated Pop-Ups
Justin Bieber is Launching a Purpose Tour Pop-Up Shop in New York City
Humanitarian Advocacy Bots
UNICEF's Facebook Messenger Bot Offers a Place to Chat About Issues
Collaborative Video Apps
The 'Wheel' App Allows Users to Create Themed Chains of Videos
Trans-Inclusive Fashion Campaigns
The Diesel x About You Lookbook Features Two Transgender Models
Transformative Doll Boxes
Disney's Moana Doll Comes in Packaging That Turns into a Boat for Play
Members-Only Cocktail Bars
The Toronto Temperance Society Caters to Craft Cocktail Lovers
Boy Action Dolls
These Boy Dolls are Crushing Old Gender Stereotypes with Fun for All Kids
Farming Underwater Drones
The SeaDrone Analyzes Surroundings Underwater More Efficiently
Two-Player Dress-Up Toys
The Melissa & Doug 'Abby & Emma' Dress-Up Set Provides Hours of Play
Streamlined Sports Management Apps
The REC*IT Plus App Assists Campus Sports Administratorss
School Buddy Benches
A Canadian School Introduces a Way to Ensure Kids Have Someone to Play With
Spiritual LGBT Singles Retreats
Men of Spirit Hosts an Annual Singles Weekend for Gay Men
Lovestruck Doll Commercials
This McDonald's Christmas Ad Follows a Vintage Toy Looking for Love
Equality-Promoting Car Ads
This Audi Car Ad Targets Girls Who Want to Play with "Toys for Boys"
Dairy-Free Coconut Desserts
The 'Nada Moo!' Line of Frozen Desserts Can Be Enjoyed by Vegans
Historic Tour Apps
This App Helps Tourists Learn About the History Of the Paint Creek Scenic Byway
Disturbing Online Bullying PSAs
This Video Shows How Manipulative Tactics Can Be Enhanced Online
Troll-Filtering App Features
Instagram's 'Hide Inappropriate Comments' Blocks Negative Posts
Metropolitan Cardboard Puzzles
This Retro Puzzle Toy Celebrates The Spirit of London
Museum Yoga Classes
The San Diego Children's Discovery Museum Offers Family Yoga Classes
Campus Menu Apps
Penn State Food Services' 'Dining@PSU' Helps Students Find Out What's on the Menu