When it comes to June 2015 social good innovations, social media and digital elements are being used more than ever to reach a younger generation of do-gooders. While often stereotyped as being self-absorbed, the millennial generation is also one that values ethics in business and corporate social responsibility. So integrating appealing aspects of technology is a key way to not only target younger audiences, but will also help shape a more socially conscious society in general.
Emojis are being used to raise awareness about abuse and in protests. Smartphone apps are being used for everything from tracking trash to promoting public safety and even receiving spiritual guidance. Instragammers are being commissioned to promote social businesses create content while bloggers are putting a positive spin on food and body image. There is also an educational component with June 2015 social good, from storytelling tablets in classrooms to microchip libraries.
Top 55 Social Good Ideas in June
From Victimized Emoji Initiatives to 3D Printed Rhino Horns:
Alyson Wyers — Jun 27, 2015 — Social Good
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Underwear Campaigns
Play Out Underwear Taps Breast Cancer Survivors for Its Latest Advertisement
54
Deceptive Fashion Ads
Abrinq Foundation's Save the Children Campaign Focuses on Child Labor
53
Anxiety Awareness Editorials
Katie Crawford Depicts Anxiety Disorders Through These Self-Portraits
52
Animal Awareness Typefaces
The Panda Font Project Brings Awareness Through an Adorable Font
51
Trash-Tracking Apps
Global Alert Helps People Monitor and Report Garbage for Cleanup
50
Down Syndrome Models
Madeline Stuart is Breaking Away from Stereotypes in the Modeling Industry
49
Patriotic Beer Labels
Red, White & Blue Budweiser Labels Aim to Protect National Parks
48
Conflict-Battling Bottles
The WELLY Bottle is a Sustainable Option That Gives Back to the Planet
47
Gamified Eco Apps
The Oroeco App and Climate Change Game Gets You to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
46
Empowered Women Portraits
Annie Griffiths Captures Inspiring People in International Hot Spots
45
Ethical Vending Machines
Fashion Revolution's Experiment Tests the Allure of Cheap Fashion
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Victimized Emoji Initiatives
The Abused Emojis Empower Children to Speak Up
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Emoji Protest Signs
Pentagram Delivers Messages Without Words at the People's Climate March
42
Chic Maternity Jeans
Christy Turlington's Maternity Collection Delivers Figure-Flattering Denim
41
Social Job Hunt Training
Fifth Third Bank is Offering Twitter Job Coaching for New Grads
40
Disabled Parking Projections
Dislife's Campaign Shows the Importance of Accessible Parking Spots
39
Body Positive Food Blogs
Fat Girl Food Squad is a Blog Community United by Food and Feminism
38
Blood-Printed Magazines
Vangardist Fights the Stigma of HIV by Using Infected Blood as Ink
37
Pop-Up Relief Restaurants
Grub Club's Temporary Eatery Raises Funds to Support for Nepal
36
Senior Citizen Restaurant Pop-Ups
Oma's Pop-Up Serves as a Social Reintegration for Grandparents
35
Violence-Portraying Drink Coasters
The Violent Coasters Aim to Discourage Domestic Abuse
34
Awareness-Raising Socks
These Colorful Socks Raise Awareness of Gloabal Issues and Charities
33
Porcelain Food Sculptures
Artist Sculpts & Sells a Year's Supply of Food to Support World Hunger
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Artificial Cosmetic Testing Skin
L'Oreal is Testing Cosmetics on 3D-Printed Skin Tissue
31
Foot-Powered Washing Machines
The Foot-Power Washer Allows You to Wash Clothes Anywhere
30
Philanthropic Photography Platforms
The Site Connects Charities & Socially Conscious Photographers
29
3D Printed Rhino Horns
Pembient is Trying to Curb Rhino Extinction by Disrupting Wildlife Trade
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Charitable Singing Mockumentaries
Coldplay Helps to Create an Unofficial Game of Thrones Musical
27
Spiritual Guidance Apps
This App Offers Advice and Spiritual Guidance on Life, Love & Work
26
Pooch-Painted Campaigns
The Canismo Projects Features Dogs as the Artisits to Raise Awareness
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Beach Preservation Campaigns
'Save the Beaches' is a Campaign to Raise Awareness of Coastline Loss
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Television-Converting Computers
Endless by Matt Dalio is a Cheaper Option for Developing Worlds
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Socially Conscious Photography Platforms
The Site Connects Non-Profits and Instagram Photographers
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Recycled Pacemaker Charities
Pace 4 Life Reuses Donated Pacemakers in the Developing World
21
Pet Adoption Beacon Ads
The Adoption Campaign Uses Location-Based Tech to Increase Awareness
20
Tablet-Based Storytelling Platforms
Storied Myth Brings Digital and Tangible Objects Together
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Feminist Workplace Reviews
Crowdsourced Site InHerSight Wants to Eradicate Sexism in the Workplace
18
University Safety Apps
The Rave Guardian App Lets Users Communicate With Police With Ease
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First Aid Apps
The Dominica Red Cross' First Aid App Informs People About Emergency Preparedness
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Wrestling Dad Ads
This Ad Features WWE Star Roman Reigns Encouraging Fatherhood Involvement
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Altruistic Skateboarding Portraits
This Series Displays Beautiful Personalities and Spirit
14
Food Conservation Apps
The FoodKeeper App Minimizes Waste with Cooking and Storage Tips
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Anti-Violence Beer Coasters
This Tokyo Bar Designed Beer Coasters to Help Combat Domestic Violence
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Literacy-Encouraging Kites
Stories in the Sky Uses Kites Printed with Stories to Entice Kids
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Theatrical Sweet Stunts
The Nobody’s Children Foundation Shocks for a Child Abuse Awareness Stunt
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Autonomous Underprivileged Banks
This Co-Operative Bank in Gaya, India Helps Beggars Save Alms
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Customized Microchip Libraries
The eGranary Pocket Library Provides Access to Information
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Crowdfunded Charity Legacies
This Crowdrise Campaign Continues the Work Dan Fredinburg Started
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Hunger-Fighting Baby Scales
UNICEF's Fabric Baby Scale Prevents Malnutrition Before it Starts
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Touring Voluntourism Open Houses
The Me to We Trips Tour Keeps We Day Participants Involved
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Discounted Outdoors Memberships
This Tread Lightly! Membership Includes Bass Pro Shops Discounts
4
Compassionate Social Justice Programs
Voices into Action Teaches Students about Human Rights
3
Disaster Data Platforms
The Humanitarian Data Exchange Keeps Life-Saving Information in One Place
2
Slumber Party Fundraisers
camh Darkness to Light is an All-Nighter to Defeat Mental Illness
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Sacrificial Water Campaigns
This Water Challenge Asks You To Give Up All Other Types of Beverages
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Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Dedicated Social Media Devices
The Conceptual Twitter 3D Gadget Features Mechanical Buttons
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Algorithm-Free Social Media Apps
'RTRO' Connects Users in a More Positive Online Environment
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Anti-Filter Beauty Campaigns
Dove is Inviting Social Media Users to Fight Digital Distortion
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Gen Z Hotline Campaigns
Simply Spiked's 'Peach Responsibly' Campaign Addresses Generational Gaps
Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups
Skittles' House of Joy Brightens the Dark Days of February
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Soil Awareness Campaigns
Heinz Launched SOS Tomatoes Island on Fortnite
Eco-Friendly Inclusive Apparel
SHEIN Launches evoluSHEIN Line Designed to be Accessible for All
Mental Health-Protective Films
Dove's Cost of Beauty: A Dove Film Protects Teen's Mental Health
Inclusive Tinder Features
Tinder Launches New Profile Features to Support Authentic Connections
Smile-Reflecting Toothpaste Campaigns
Colgate & Oglivy Create the #FreeYourSmile campaign
Giving Tuesday Campaigns
Lush Embraces Giving Tuesday with the Charity Pot and the #92 Shampoo Bar
Gen Z-Centered Health Apps
RTRO Lauches with ChatGPT with a Focus on Mental Health
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
Gen Alpha Social Media Apps
'SendIt' is Designed for Youth to Socialize through Games and Chatting
Environmental Eating Campaigns
#KnorrDaretoTry Challenges Gen Z to "Eat for Good"
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Digital Wellness Inniaitives
Pinterest Focuses on the Digital Well-being of Gen Z
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Inclusive Digital Platform Experiences
Google Launches More Inclusive Assistance to its Platforms
Emoji-Inspired Beer Campaigns
Corona's Emojiless Pledge Fights Digitization & Celebrates Reality
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Shoppable Hybrid Apps
Lemon8 is a New Social Media App Combining Aspects of Instagram & Pinterest
AR Selfie Booths
BBC's Pop-Up Booth Lets Passersby Try on Augmented Reality Animal Masks
Syringe-Based Billboards
Dove's Injectable Billboard Addresses Toxic Beauty Standards
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Zero-Waste Voucher Solutions
On-us Launches New Technology for Sustainable Event Engagement
Social Good Clothing Drives
SHEIN and New Circles Join Forces for a Clothing Drive on April 20th
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Image-Based Alternative Social Medias
'Noteit' is a Snapchat-Inspired App for Gen Alpha Users
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Rewarding Gen-Z Learning Apps
Kadama Aims to Make Learning More Accessible and Fun Online
Raw Thought Organization Apps
The 'Memosa' App Turns Ideas and Rambling into Organized Text
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Young Professional Community Apps
Yuppie Helps Gen Z and Millennials Connect with One Another
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Gen Z Anti-Loneliness Funds
Hinge Combats Loneliness for Gen Z - $1M Fund
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Innovative Avatar-Creation Apps
Idoru Helps Users Express Themselves Using Hyper-Realistic Avatars
Gen Z Sustainability Initiatives
Puma's Voices of a RE:GENERATION is a Project with Changemakers
AI-Powered Health Communication Platforms
Humetrix is Set to Introduce SOSQR Global at CES 2024
Drop-Off Recycling Stations
SIG's Recycle for Good Program Encourages Waste Reduction
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
Influencer Search Apps
Mavn Connects Influencers with Their Favorite Brands for Paid Opportunities
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Rewarding Graduation Cards
Hallmark and Venmo Created Giftable Cards for the Class of 2024
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Digital Passport Partnerships
Viamedici Partnered with Sustain360 on Environmental Initiatives
Gen Z-Supporting Benefit Policies
Chipotle Launches a New Benefits Program for its Gen Z Employees
Mental Health Dating Features
Bumble Introduces New Features for Mental Health Awareness Month
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Cruelty-Free Everyday Essentials
H&M Beauty Just Launched the New OHH! (OH HEY HERO) Collection
Engaging Political Update Apps
The 'GovSide' App Encourages Citizens to Get Involved
Kindness-Focused Social Media
Kyndr is a Community-Based Social Media Platform
Flame-Grilled Billboards
This Fiery Billboard Promotes the Flame Grilled Whopper-Flavored Doritos
Youth-Catered Transportation Apps
Uber Introduces Teen Accounts in the Latest Update
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
Social Media AI Chatbots
Instagram Plans to Incorporate its Own AI Chatbots in the App
Inclusive Gaming Initiatives
RNIB and Twitch are Creating Change for Gamers with Sight Loss
Recycling Fashion Promotions
&OR Partnered with SuperCircle for Global Recycling Day in November
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
AI Social Caption Generators
Submagic Can Create Compelling Captions in Minutes
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Peer-to-Peer Conversation Campaigns
JOYBA's Real Tea, Real Talk Supports Mental Health in Youth
Celebrity Social Feeds
BeReal Introduces the Celeb-Exclusive 'RealPeople' Feed on its App
Authentic Ambassador Campaigns
BeReal is Looking for "The Realest Person on Earth"
Meme-Based Dating Sites
Schmooze Helps Singles Find Love Through Memes and Jokes
AI Social Media Generators
Snowball FATG Can Help Create Viral Social Moments in Seconds
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Educational Charity Campaigns
'Learning Palooza' Empowers Communities through Education, Action
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Interconnected Messaging Ecosystems
Whatsapp to Introduce Support for Messages Third-Party Apps
Quirky eCard Platforms
Happiepages Has an Online Celebratory Card for Any Occassion
Randomized Emoji Generators
This Tool Helps People Communicate Through a Gallery of 5,000 Emojis
AR Voter Campaigns
Snapchat & the Dutch Ministry Engaged and Inspired Gen Z Voters
Youth Culture Telecom Campaigns
Deutsche Telekom's Summer Campaign Connects with Gen Z
Empowering Visual Content Campaigns
Getty Images and Hiki Launches #AutisticOutLoud
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
Social Engagement Platforms
Perspik Provides an Online Space for Thoughtful Engagement
Community-Driven Collector Apps
Connectible is a First-of-Its-Kind Social Media App for Collectors
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Social Media-Limiting Apps
Elqi Intervenes with Meditation to Limit Social Media Time
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Social Sun Care Challenges
Cosrx's #LayerYourSPF Campaign Reached Milestone Views on TikTok
Social Good Healthcare Initiatives
Superdrug is Donating to Beauty Banks for World Oral Health Day
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Outdoor Activity Challenges
L.L.Bean is Inviting People Outside for Mental Health Awareness Month
Secondary Social Media Features
Instagram is Rolling out the Flipside Feature On User Profiles
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Uplifting Virtual Influencer Collabs
The Lennnie x Dove Collab Promotes Body Positivity
Distraction-Free Dating Guides
Hinge Debuted a New Guide to Minimize Distractions While Dating
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Influencer Flexitarian Campaigns
Violife Launched an Influencer Campaign Aimed at Flexitarians
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Slogan-Detailed Graphic Tee Capsules
Soho Yacht Club Suggests to Do Something Nice Today
Enriching Senior Initiatives
Ogilvy Shanghai Debuts a Seniors Initiative Called 'Morning Shanghai'
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Social Sticker-Making Features
WhatsApp Launches a New In-App Custom Sticker Maker
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Lighthearted Meme Apps
Goodday is a Meme App Designed to Inspire Happiness
Social Media-Connected Links
Instagram Expands its Amount of Links on User Profiles
Children-Supporting Trust Initiatives
The Children who Trust Again Campaign Supports Abuse Victims
Employee Engagement Tools
Triibe Offers Interactive Newsfeed, Polls, Surveys, and More
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Charitable Esports Projects
Epic Foundation Launches the Esports for Good Initiative
Crowdsourced Fact-Checking Features
Twitter Launches the Fact-Checking 'Community Notes' Feature
Diverse Leadership Inanities
Civic Nation Launched a New Initiative Dubbed the Change Collective
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Presidential Note Campaigns
Joe Biden Launches a New Boomer-Focused Campaign Using the Notes App
Connective Altruistic Apps
Heart 2 Help Uses Tech Can to Foster Positive Relationships