Initiatives that act as support systems and alternatives to local healthcare are significant as potential sites of possiblity and many of them are health-related social enterprises. Whether the organizations and businesses directly tackle a health issue or rather, offer services that relate to nutrition and exercise, the social and environmental goals convey an aim to reconsider what -- in some countries -- is considered the task of the government.
From the purpose-driven workouts of the Good Gym to Hydros, a social business helping to tackle the global water crisis, these health-related social enterprises range from local to global showing that there's no issue too small -- or too big -- when it comes to the human right of universal healthcare and general mental and physical well-being.
19 Health-Related Social Enterprises
From Purpose-Driven Workouts to Sharp Socially-Aware Glasses:
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Well-Wasted Cuisine
FoodCycle Uses Surplus to Feed Local Communities
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Sharp Socially-Aware Glasses
Warby Parker Distributes Eyewear Using a One-for-One Model
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One-for-One Glasses
TOMS Eyewear is the Next Chapter in this Innovative Business Model
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Better Biking Businesses
Bikeworks is a Social Enterprise with Oodles of Responsible Initiatives
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Fresh Perspective Posts
The Social Business Visit to the FoodCycle Cambridge Hub
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Plastic-Ridding Projects
Hydros is a Social Enterprise Helping to Tackle the Global Water Crisis
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Community Culinary Schools
The Cooking Rooms is a Social Enterprise and a Social Space
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Alternative Sanitary Products
Mooncup Ltd. is an Award-Winning Ethical Business
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H2O-Supporting Coffee Companies
Three Avocados Helps to Provide Clean Water in Uganda
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Beauty Product Narratives
The Ethical Ocean Social Business Guest Post on the Story of Cosmetics
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Empowering Childcare Networks
Cool2Care Matches Personal Assistants with Disabled Children
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Purpose-Driven Workouts
The Good Gym Mobilizes Volunteers Through Social Good
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Safe Neon Clothing
BrightKidz is a Social Enterprise That Sells High Visibility Designs
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Innovative Eye Care
VisionSpring is a Social Enterprise Selling Eyeglasses to Developing Countries
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Affordable Natural Health Centers
The Healing Clinic is an Accessible Community Interest Company
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Comprehensive Vision Care Access
Aravind Eye Hospital Combats Needless Blindness in Rural India
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Non-Profit Toilet Paper
‘Who Gives A Crap' Supports Water Sanitation Programs
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Anti-Stigma Food Companies
The Healthy Hub Creates Jobs for People with Mental Illnesses
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Social Business Rehabs
San Patrignano Offers Free Programs for Those with Addiction Problems
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Hybrid Fitness Boutiques
Safe Sweat™ Offers Private Fitsuites™ for a High-End Workout Experience
Redesigned Hybrid Offices
Mason Studio Redesigned Its Toronto Office For "The Greater Good"
Inclusive AI Trainings
Asics is Retraining AI on What Healthy People Look Like
Immersive Wellness Experiences
Othership Pioneers Emotional Wellness With Immersive Experiences
Purposeful Empowering Apparel
Living Life on Purpose: Connecting with Customers through Clothing
Eco Mission-Inspired Bracelets
Ecoalition Launches Eco-Friendly Bracelets to Support Its Mission
In-Store Mixed-Reality Gyms
Meta Quest and Puma Created the World's Smallest Gym
Toronto Wellness Boutiques
Trove Wellbeing Offers Wellness Services in Toronto
Food-as-Medicine Programs
The Good Food Prescription Program is Delivered by Instacart
Stylish Performance Uniforms
Welles Balances Sustainability, Comfort, and Style
Metaverse Social Spaces
Pax.world Partners with Design Studios to Create a Series of Social Spaces
Fitness-Focused Coffee Shops
GymNation Launched the World's First Fit-Café Concept
Mobile Mental Health Assessments
Apple Health Will Soon Include Mental and Vision Health Features
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Cosmetic Sustainability Projects
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics Announces Sustainability Initiative
Activewear Eco Initiatives
Arc’teryx Sets Ambitious Climate Targets and Sustainability Initiatives
Local Community-Supporting Partnerships
The NFL and the Shoe Surgeon Launch Youth Activations
Circular Design Challenges
The 'Make It Circular Challenge' Tackles Climate Change
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Smart Stride-Sssisting Wearables
Hurotics H-Fit Fixes Your Stride for Training Athletes
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Athleisure Resale Marketplaces
Vitality's New Platform Fosters the Purchase & Sale Of Used Apparel
Luxurious Canadian Athleticwear
First Health Apparel Was Designed for Comfort and Flexibility
Plogging-Friendly Sports Bands
Fountain Studio Develops a Device to Enhance Eco Running Adventures
Esports Mental Health Apparel
Team Vitality Debuts the KARE Merch Capsule to Support Mental Health
Elderly VR Fitness Platforms
RendeverFit Merges Physical and Cognitive Fitness for the Elderly
Motion-Matching Fitness Technologies
Wondercise is Bringing Its Live Motion Matching to FIBO 2023
Balearic Island Housing Projects
The Life Reusing Posidonia Project has 14 Dwellings on the Island
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Remote Aging Care Solutions
Essence SmartCare Revolutionizes Aging-In-Place Healthcare Solutions
Inclusive Social VR Programs
Meta Invested in a Social VR Research Team Alongside Universities
Healthy Eating Grocery Initiatives
Instacart Introduces New 'Instacart Health' Project
Subscription Health Care
Forward Health Offers a Fixed Monthly Fee That Covers In-Office Visits
Healthy Lifestyle VR Headsets
The Conceptual 'Portalverse' VR Headset Makes Fitness More Fun
Interactive Activewear Metaverses
Alo Yoga Launches a Virtual Reality Shopping Experience
Retailer Health Goal Apps
'Sincerely Health' from Albertsons Companies is Feature-Rich
Emotional Wellbeing Services
'IFeel' Offers Mental Health Support for Workplaces
Charitable Limited-Edition Leggings
Splits59 & The Goods Mart Create the "Do Good" Leggings
Data-Driven Health Management Platforms
The 'Iterate Health' Platform Provides Actionable Insights
Social Good Clothing Drives
SHEIN and New Circles Join Forces for a Clothing Drive on April 20th
Stroke Recovery Wearable Systems
This System Uses a Earpiece & Watch to Help Prompt Mobility
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative So Save the Forests
Remote Rehab Solutions
Sensoria® Health Debuts a Range of Patient-Monitoring Wearables
Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
28 Seeks to Empower Women on Their Wellness Journey
Child-Focused Gut Health Start-Ups
Alba Health is Helping Parents Raise a Healthier Generation
Green Medium-Density Developments
Brahn Smillie-Fearn Consolidates Built & Natural Environments
Empowering Fitness Campaigns
Planet Fitness Dubbed Megan Thee Stallion "Mother Fitness"
Empathetic AI-Powered Journal Apps
The 'empaithy' App Supports Mental Health Exploration
Targeted Health Elixirs
Bewell Shots Support Hydration, Energy and Mood Management
Wellness-Focused Retailer Ranges
Target is Welcoming More Than 1,000 Wellness Products
Athletic Training Eyewear
'FalconFrames' Track Eye Movement During Visual Training
AI Health Companions
HealthMate AI Can Transform Your Body with Personalized Tech
Fitness-Tracking Smart Rings
The Ultrahuman Ring Helps Track Health-Related Information
Muscle Loss-Combating Playground Benches
Helan & RAAK Design Modify Benches to Encourage Activity
Health-Focused Esports Deals
Thorne and Team Liquid Unite to Launch Health Initiatives for Gamers
Purpose-Driven Popcorn Snacks
Gourmet Popcorn is on a Mission to Create Jobs
Social Good Hats
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is Releasing a New Social Good Hat
Gen Z Sustainability Initiatives
Puma's Voices of a RE:GENERATION is a Project with Changemakers
Employee Wellness Platforms
Scotch & Soda Launches a New Mental Health Platform for Employees
Connection-Focused Health Apps
'Circles' Safely Connects People Struggling with Mental Health
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Health-Monitoring Activewear Fabrics
This Fabric Sensing System is Integrated with Electrodes
At-Home Healthcare Technologies
Best Buy Health and PwC Strategy& are Making Care More Accessible
Viral Oversized Waistband Hoodies
Unfinished Apparel Aims to Support Mental Health Awareness
Communal Social Health Clubs
STUDIO K Designs the BIÂN to Celebrate Third Anniversary
Gaming Eye Health Partnerships
the*gamehers Partnered with Zenni Optical on Health Initiatives
AI Green Financing Platforms
Singapore's AI Initiative for Sustainable Finance in Real Estate
Ability-Focused CSR Campaigns
Decathlon's Ability Signs Reshape the Narrative around Disabilities
Global Eyewear Brand Platforms
Neso Brands Uses Cutting-Edge Technology to Innovate in the Market
Wellness Credit Cards
The Ness Credit Card Powered by Mastercard Rewards Healthy Living
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Small Business Investment Initiatives
'aeXea Capital' is Investing in Baby Boomer-Founded Brands
Dedicated Mobile Fitness Apps
SilverSneakers GO Helps Older Consumers Stay Fit in 2024
Health-Centric Smart Rings
The Circular Ring Helps Users Better Understand their Overall Health
Seamless Activewear Lines
WellBeing + BeingWell's Seamless Collection is Available at REVOLVE
Eatery-Backed Mental Health Counseling
Original ChopShop Inspires Guests to ‘Just Feel Good’
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Wellness-Focused Demure Apparel
Crop Shop Boutique Launches New Wellness Collection for Fall
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Restaurant Worker Healthcare
Concorde Introduces Extensive Healthcare For Its Full-Time Workers
Health Network Brand Campaigns
The University Health Network Announced its 'UHNITED' Campaign
Senior-Focused Wellness Platforms
Mirabelle Launches a New AI-Powered Fitness Hub for Seniors
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
B2B eCommerce Retailer Platforms
Walmart Business Streamlines Access to Essentials
Circular Sustainable Apparel
The PANGEA Mangrove Sunglasses Help Fund the Mangrove Cleanup
AI-Powered Wellness Delivery Services
'Localposh' Anticipates Products and Services for You
Peer-to-Peer Conversation Campaigns
JOYBA's Real Tea, Real Talk Supports Mental Health in Youth
Addiction Support Wearables
Pretaa Partnered with Fitbit to Help Support Patients Post-Release
Wellness-Themed Rental Pop-Ups
Wander Partners with Good Pharma to Showcase its Offerings
All-in-One Employee Wellness Platforms
The 'Cadre' Platform Empowers Team Members
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Danish Recreational Hub Projects
The City of Copenhagen Announces a New Waterfront Development
Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs
Mason Studio Redesigned its Offices in Toronto
Performance Product Retail Expansions
Gainful Products are Launching at Target in 11 Varieties
Natural Brain Supplements
The Hero X Health Entrepreneuro Supports Cognitive Functioning
Entrepreneurial Mentorship platforms
GrowthMentor Connects Individuals for 1:1 Support
Esports Wellness Platforms
Ninja Labs and Vivior Launch the 4SIGHT Wellness Platform
Social Good Healthcare Initiatives
Superdrug is Donating to Beauty Banks for World Oral Health Day
Athlete-Backed Yoga Gear
CorePower Yoga And Venus Williams Unite to Launch Performance Activewear
Outdoor Activity Challenges
L.L.Bean is Inviting People Outside for Mental Health Awareness Month
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Health-Focused Staff Programs
SOCIETY Debuts the 'SOCIETY Residents' Employee Welfare Initiative
Social Good Ski Initiatives
Christy Sports Launched the Nordica Unleashed Outreach
Offline Community Marketplaces
Aerie’s Hidden Gem Marketplace Created a Shared Space for Brands
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Science-Enriched Health Products
EZZ Life Sciences Debuts a New Line of Health & Wellness Products
Clean Water CSR Campaigns
The Give Water, Give Health Campaign Provides Clean Water for Thousands
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Health-Focused Esports Initatives
IESF Partners with FitGMR for the World Esports Championships
Consumer-Led Wellness Platforms
Grove Wellness Offers Affordable Health and Wellness Options
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Ethical Supply Chain Initiatives
'ASOS' is Taking Steps to Weed Out Vendors Who Use Child Labor
Charitable Hygiene Supply Initiatives
Purse Project Collects Personal Care Goods for Those in Need
Hiring Bias Workshops
Intentional Endowments Hosts Insightful Workshops for Employers
Workplace Financial Wellness Tools
BrightPlan Launches Workplace Financial Wellness Tool
Opioid-Specific Telehealth Platforms
Bicycle Health Addresses a Specific Major Addiction Problem
Cancer-Focused CSR Initatives
Sovereign Trust Funds a Cancer-Fighting Quiz for Nigerian Students
Collaborative Retailer Health Programs
Kroger and Soda Health Created the Smart Benefits Program
Reflective Peer Support Platforms
HOPE Connects Struggling People to Their Future Selves
Fitness Booking Platforms
People Can Book Anytime of Virtual or Online Class Through GymNet
Esports Mental Health Initatives
UKETC's Teams Unite with Play Aid for a Mental Health Initiative
Esports Healthcare Initiatives
Gen.G Global Academy Partners with Ribom Hanbang Hospital
Inclusive Job Networks
Inployable is an Employment Community for People with Down Syndrome
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Community Challenge Platforms
Nas.io Let's Anyone Create and Manage Their Own Online Challenges
Social Good Yogurt Lines
Yogurtland Debuts a Branded Apparel and Accessories Collection
Earth Month Skincare Projects
Orpheus Skin Partners with The Green Project for Eco Initiative
Esports Wellness Courses
Entain Foundation U.S. Introduces a New Esports Mental Wellness Campaign
Empowering Educational Initiatives
Sight School Empowers Individuals with Visual Impairments
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Charitable Anniversary-Celebrating Initiatives
Earth Therapeutics Emphasizes Mental Health
Productivity-Enhancing Focus Sessions
SoulCycle Partners with Deep Work Platform FLOWN
Locally Focused Footwear Stores
The Athlete's Foot Opened a Neighborhood Concept Store in Atlanta
Senior Enrichement Programs
Art Windsor-Essex Aims to Combat Social Isolation and More
Restorative CSR Projects
EY Foundation Pledges to Restore Biodiversity in Certain Indian Villages
Philanthropic Investment Banks
Builders Vision Helps Build a More Humane and Healthy Planet