From high-level initiatives to more localized projects, the June 2016 social good trends reveal that no project is too big or too small to make a positive impact on the world.
When it comes to larger-scale initiatives, one of the most powerful tools for mobilizing people is social media. For instance, the 'Search Racism, Find Truth' campaign leveraged the power of YouTube to help combat xenophobia in Germany. Similarly, female boxer Cary Williams used the hashtag #tooprettymovement over Twitter and Instagram to encourage young women to strive towards their goals.
Of course, not all social movements are meant to go viral. As the June 2016 social good trends reveal, localized campaigns can also make a major impact on the lives of those in need. One of the most powerful examples of this is the 'Urban Confessional' project, which helped to break down barriers between strangers.
Top 55 Social Good Ideas in June
From Charitable Micro-Homes to Voluntary Stranger Confessionals:
Katherine Pendrill — Jul 2, 2016 — Social Good
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Farmers' Market Food Trucks
The FoodShare Truck Provides Low-Income Families with Fresh Food
54
Charitable Micro-Homes
TaskRabbit's New Campaign Puts a Time Limit on the Construction of a Home
53
Headless Women Blogs
Marcia Belsky's The Headless Women Project Archives Sexist Advertising Tropes
52
Micro Industrial Eco-Shops
These 'Makerspace' Structures in Ghana Will Re-purpose 'E-Waste'
51
Colorful Charitable Furniture
Marni Offers Colorful Outdoor Furniture with a Charitable Goal
50
Charitable Canned Water
Labatt is Helping Firefighters in Canada One Can at a Time
49
Social Good Stovetops
The 'Mimi Moto' Air Gasifier Stove Prevents Toxic Gas from Entering Homes
48
Victim Clothing Portraits
Katherine Cambareri Captures the Outfits of Sexually Assaulted Women
47
Anti-Racism Movie Posters
William Yu Photoshop's Film Posters to Combat Hollywood Racism
46
Happiness-Focused Research Centers
Harvard's Center for Happiness Will Promote and Study Happiness
45
Sexism-Fighting Playing Cards
The 'Woman Cards' Feature Notable Women Who Fought Against Sexism
44
Visual School Vocabulary Apps
This App Helps Children Get to Know People and Objects at School
43
Charitable Mattress Designs
The Leesa ArtLifting Mattress Helps Homeless and Disabled Artists
42
Charitable Coffee-Gifting Apps
The 'Nack' App Allows Users to Buy Anyone a Cup of Coffee
41
Immersive Refugee Installations
Save the Children's 'Forced to Flee' Brings Real Stories to Life
40
Social Media Prison Programs
The Tweet from a Prison Program Teaches Female Inmates New Skills
39
Charitable Impact Apps
This App Allows Donors to Keep Tabs On Charitable Groups That They Support
38
Empowering Female Clothing Brands
'Too Pretty' Knows That Success Isn't About External Beauty
37
Food Waste Programs
South Korea's Pay as You Trash Help Create a More Responsible System
36
Refugee-Inspired Inflatable Installations
This Inflatable Structure
35
Inspirational Desk Messages
A New Jersey Teacher Spread Word of Her Growth Mindset Educating Style
34
Interactive Canine Safety Apps
The Dog's Story App Helps Children Learn About Dog Safety
33
Charitable Back-to-School Supplies
The Whole Foods Market x PBS KIDS Campaign Benefits Young Minds
32
Voluntary Stranger Confessionals
The Urban Confessional Project Give People a Chance to Be Heard
31
Earthquake-Resistant Orphanages
This Structure Provides Shelter for Orphaned Haitian Children
30
Human Target Ads
The Stop Gun Violence Campaign Focuses on Danger of Errant Bullets
29
Charitable Food ATMs
This Free Food Fridge is Operated by a Local Church in West Delhi, India
28
Charitable Gift-Giving Apps
The 'Gift of Kindness' App Lets Users Donate on Behalf of Others
27
Gamified Math Apps
The Jump Numbers App Makes Math Fun and Challenging For Children
26
Mass Killer Media Plugins
Zero Minutes of Fame Wants to Prevent Gun Violence By Hiding Names
25
Loan Repayment Apps
Student Loan Management System CommonCents Works Using Your Spare Change
24
Philanthropic Impact Apps
Epic Foundation Shows Donors the Change Their Charity is Making
23
Charitable Donation Apps
The Gone for Good App Helps Users Donate Gently Used Items
22
Mental Health Awareness Portals
Walgreens Now Includes a Portal to Fuel Mental Health Campaigns
21
Holocaust Remembrance Apps
The Yom HaShoah Smartphone App Aids Remembrance Of Holocaust Victims
20
Charitable VR Campaigns
"A Walk In Their Shoes" Shows Toms Customers the Impact They Have
19
Refugee-Welcoming Artistic Workshops
Vienna's 'Green Light' Project Promotes Inclusive Creativity
18
Language-Matching Platforms
Lingtwins Lets Users Practice Languages and Learn Linguistic Skills
17
Donation-Collecting Dogs
These Special Dog Jackets Accept Contactless Donations to the Blue Cross
16
Overdose Antidote Initiatives
This City is Making Naloxone Accessible to All of Its Residents
15
Charitable Ping Pong Tournaments
The Pongapalooza Event is Held in Support of First Book Canada
14
Senior Lawn Care Services
These Students Started a Free Lawn Care Service for the Elderly
13
Gender Investment Gap Apps
Ellevest Aims to Close Financial Gap for Women
12
Affordable Virus-Diagnosing Devices
A Paper-Based Test Can Diagnose the Zika Virus in a Few Hours
11
Anti-Xenophobia Campaigns
The 'Search Racism. Find Truth' Campaign Aims to Combat Xenophobia
10
Survivor-Supporting Apps
HealingSPACE is a Smartphone App For Victims Of Sexual Violence
9
Educational Breakfast Programs
The 'Bookmarkers' Series Involves Book Presentations Over Breakfast
8
Charitable Dry Cleaner Donations
This Organization Puts Abandoned Clothing to Good Use
7
Child Refugee Videos
This Save the Children Video Follows Up on a Shocking and Powerful Film
6
Voice-Activated Accessibility Toys
360i Created a Toy Line for People Living with Paralysis
5
Social School Supply Services
This Charitable Program Encourages Donation Of Free School Supplies
4
Automated Food Donation Platforms
This Software Connects Donors with Non-Profits That Need Food
3
Refugee Aid Awareness Projects
Support of Life is Helping Syrian Refugees by Showing Their Loss
2
International Aid Worker PSAs
The 'Every Last Child' Ad Depicts the Life of an Aid Worker
1
Diversity-Promoting Hiring Initiatives
This Site Encourages Greater Diversity in the Tech Industry
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Conceptual Flower Child Fashion
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Eco-Friendly Refugee Housing
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Next-Gen Sustainable Buildings
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Adaptive Tiny Houses
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Tiny Functional Homes
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Glittery Youth Editorials
Maddie Ziegler is Photographed for Paper Magazine's Youth Issue
Breathtaking Landscape Photography
Alexandre Felix Captures Epic Images of the Great Outdoors
Chewing Gum Sculptures
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Plastic Bottle Villages
Panama's Plastic Bottle Village Project Raises Environmental Awareness
Professional Selfie Campaigns
Posti Photography Encourages People to Hire Real Photographers
Modernized Shepherd Huts
These Shepherd Huts Combine Rustic Charm With Modern Facilities
Empathetic Poaching Ads
The AnimaNaturalis Ad Campaign Aims to Help Endangered Species
Personalizing Smart Beds
The Balluga Bed by Joe Katan Creates Ideal Sleeping Conditions
Tasteful Mourning Auto Ads
Chevy's Prince Tribute is Touching and Appropriate
Teen Activist Editorials
Teen Vogue's 'The Global Issue' Edition Features Willow Smith
High-Tech Grocery Hubs
Yummy.com's Offline Store is a Millennial-Targeted Destination
Windproof Camping Cooksets
The Jetpack Cooker Keeps a Fire Blazing Even in Breezy Conditions
Fashion Logo Furniture
This High-Fashion Chair by Versace Brings the Brand's Style to Home Decor
Hanging Hammock Chairs
FieldCandy's 'Hang-About Hanging Chair' is a Fun Outdoor Furniture Piece
Water-Cleaning Microbots
These Tiny Underwater Robots Can Suck Pollutants Out of Water
Aquatic Vessel Outdoor Furniture
The Bosmere Rowlinson Winchester Boat Arbor Bench is Tranquil
Toddler Art Camps
My Artlab Hosts Kid-Friendly Art Classes and Camp Programs
Satellites for Good
Rohini Swaminathan's Talk About Natural Disasters is on the Impoverished
Autonomous Robot Lawn Waterers
The 'Growver' Watering System Detects What Section Needs Watering
Bouncy Backyard Waterparks
The Magic Time Titan Falls Inflatable Water Slide and Pool is Expansive
Layered Pattern Fashion
Benjamin Kanarek's 'Show Your Stripes' Editorial Highlights Vivid Apparel
Biodegradable Fungi Chairs
The Terreform ONE Seat is Temporal With a Make of Compostable Mushrooms
AR Blood Donation Billboards
NHS Blood and Transplant's Donation Ad Interactively Builds Awareness
School-Based Grocery Programs
The Food for Free Program Allows Parents to Shop for Healthy Food
Fire-Alerting Birdhouses
The Connected Birdhouse Can Send Out a Signal and Forest Fire Warning
Earthquake-Inspired Vases
These Unique Vases Were Designed After Real Natural Disasters
Wage Gap Cakes
The Paul Bakery Marked Equal Pay Day with 'Bittersweet Pies'
Refugee Camp Street Art
Street Artist Pejac Has Created Art on the Walls of a Refugee Camp
Emotional Intelligence Robots
Povi is a Storytelling Toy That Sparks Thoughtful Conversations
Laid-Back Californian Photography
Americana by Garrod Kirkwood Captures Essence of West Coast Life
Cinematic Cafe Photography
Blaise Arnold Captures Lonely Cars and Bistros Before They Disappear
Mosquito-Killing Billboards
This Outdoor Billboard is Equipped with Panels to Kill Zika Mosquitoes
Wage Gap Coloring Books
This Adult Coloring Book from Bizwomen Comments on Pay Inequality
Efficient Electric Outdoor Washers
The GreenWorks Hand Carry Electric Pressure Washer is Powerful
Multifunctional Wood Furniture
Woodieful Boasts a Versatile Design to be Stool, Table, Rack & More
Crowdsourced Note-Taking Apps
The Notestory App Helps Students Share Their Notes with Others
Refugee Social Apps
The Welcome! App for Refugees Translates So Locals and Newcomers Can Connect
Chic Librarian Fashion
Ryan Tandya's Latest L’officiel Indonesia Feature is Retro-Themed
DIY Robotic Lawn Mowers
The 'Ardumower' Can be Made Using Low-Cost Components from Scratch
Contemporary Mexican Homes
The 'La Casa En El Bosque' Home Mixes Modern and Natural Elements
Doctor-Connected Headsets
The Portal Telemedicine Headset Makes General Healthcare More Efficient
Attack-Countering Woman Cards
The Official Hillary for America Woman Card Can Be Bought Online
Connected Healthcare Sections
This Store is Allocating Space for Digital Health Tools and Products
Text-Based Therapy Sessions
The 'Talkspace for All' Platform Provide Greater Access to Therapy
Basketball-Inspired Water Ads
The Brita Drink Amazing Campaign Stars Stephen Curry
Sign Language-Translating Wearables
The SignAloud Gloves Translates Gestures into Audio
Back-to-School Scrapbooking Apps
'ScrapPad' Helps Parents with Print and Digital Scrapbooking
Food Waste Programs
South Korea's Pay as You Trash Help Create a More Responsible System
Refugee-Inspired Inflatable Installations
This Inflatable Structure
Education System Apps
ClassDojo 2.0 Hopes to Eliminate Parent-Teaching Meeting All Together
Interactive Canine Safety Apps
The Dog's Story App Helps Children Learn About Dog Safety
Storytelling Beer Branding
Roots Rum Beer Embraces a Vintage Design to Celebrate Its History
Charitable Back-to-School Supplies
The Whole Foods Market x PBS KIDS Campaign Benefits Young Minds
Instant Gifting Apps
The 'aha' App Allows Users to Send Instantaneous Gifts and E-Cards
Coach Program-Creating Apps
Guidiance for Coaching Helps You Make Online Coaching Programs
Nutrient-Extracting Composters
Ala Sieradzka's 'Bono' Converts Food Scraps into Plant Fertilizer
Fierce Figurine Ads
The Henkel Resistol Glue Campaign Shows How Strong the Product Really Is
Conversational Language-Learning Apps
The 'Lingbe' App Connects Users with Native Speakers
Safe Navigation Apps
The RedZone App Safely Navigates Users Away From High Crime Locations
Patriotic Beer Rebrandings
Budweiser Renames Itself "America" Until November Elections
Human Target Ads
The Stop Gun Violence Campaign Focuses on Danger of Errant Bullets
Indoor Playground Workshops
Sprouts Kids Hosts Family-Friendly Fitness, Play and Dance Workshops
Eco-Friendly Coffee Pods
A Recyclable K-Cup Helps to Reduce the Massive Waste Produce by the Brand
Swipe-Based Employment Apps
The Quickily App is Like Tinder For Job-Hunting and Hiring
Single Women Campaigns
Skincare Brand SK-ll Brings to Light a Unique Struggle for Chinese Women
Fat-Fighting Drug Deliveries
This Nanoparticle System Helps Drugs Promote Fat-Burning In Tissue
Food-Rescuing Apps
'Ubifood' Connects Retailers and Consumers to Stop Food Waste
Kid-Friendly Festival Events
The UK's Curious Arts Festival Hosts Creative Workshops for All Ages
Gamified Math Apps
The Jump Numbers App Makes Math Fun and Challenging For Children
Student-Challenging Games
Quizlet Live Lets Teams Of Students Compete and Learn At the Same Time
Mass Killer Media Plugins
Zero Minutes of Fame Wants to Prevent Gun Violence By Hiding Names
Loan Repayment Apps
Student Loan Management System CommonCents Works Using Your Spare Change
Job Application Concierges
Mentat is a Personal Career Coach That Helps Users Apply for Jobs
Toddler-Educating Apps
This Educational App Harnesses a Latin American Cartoon Star
Philanthropic Impact Apps
Epic Foundation Shows Donors the Change Their Charity is Making
Charitable Donation Apps
The Gone for Good App Helps Users Donate Gently Used Items
Vegan-Friendly Pizzas
Whole Foods' 365 Everyday Value Brand is Now Carrying a Simple Vegan Pizza
Attendance-Tracking Apps
The Truenorthlogic App Helps Save Teachers' Time and Effort
Joy-Spreading Parcel Services
Positivity Pack Allows You To Send an Activity-Packed Happiness Kit
Charitable Snack Bars
'This Bar Saves Lives' is a Granola Bar That Supports a Good Cause
Spicy Presidential Pizzas
This Pizzeria Created a 'Madam President' Pizza for Hillary Clinton
Toddler-Targeted Circus Classes
This Event Makes the Circus Accessible to Parents and Toddlers
Integrating Refugee Dating Apps
Let's Integrate! Connects Local Citizens with Newcomers
Dog-Friendly Location Apps
The Dogsos App Helps Mexicans Locate Dog-Friendly Establishments
Refugee-Welcoming Artistic Workshops
Vienna's 'Green Light' Project Promotes Inclusive Creativity
Natural Movement Sport Ads
The Nike Revolution in Motion Campaign Stars Serena Williams and More
Pet Adoption Apps
The Zeppee App Lets You Swipe to Find a Pet
Thorough Proof-Reading Extensions
The Grammarly Google Chrome Tool Deeply Scans Text for Errors
Collaborative Gift-Giving Apps
The 'Giftfund' App Allows Multiple People to Contribute to a Gift
HIV Drug Delivery Apps
'Nurx' Now Delivers a Drug for People Who are at Risk of Contracting HIV
Informative Health Apps
This App Helps Primary Healthcare Workers Confirm Key Information
Mower-Monitoring Apps
The MowerPlus Lawn Care App Monitors Your Mowing Schedule
Wine-Specific Gifting Apps
The 'i Gift Wine' App Allows Users to Send Personalized Wine Gifts
Fictional Biopic Ads
The Apple TV Father Time Campaign Stars Michael B. Jordan and Kobe Bryant
Educational Aquarium Programs
The AquaTots Program Teaches Children About the Natural World
Toy Transplant Campaigns
This Organ Donation Awareness Program Gives Broken Plush Toys New Limbs
Text-Based Gifting Apps
The Giftgram App Makes It Easy to Shop for the Perfect Present
Indigenous Language Apps
The Blackfoot Language App Could Help Preserve a Traditional Language
Experiential Gifting Apps
The GiftyOne Platform Allows Users to Send Experiential Gifts
Anti-Xenophobia Campaigns
The 'Search Racism. Find Truth' Campaign Aims to Combat Xenophobia
Equalizing Bakery Promotions
This Bakery is Celebrating Equal Pay Day 2016 by Charging Women Less
Virtual Conflict PSAs
This UNICEF Ad Uses a Virtual Girl to Highlight Kids Affected by Conflict
Dairy-Free Coconut Desserts
The 'Nada Moo!' Line of Frozen Desserts Can Be Enjoyed by Vegans
Ebola-Diagnosing Devices
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Touching Food Waste PSAs
This Save the Food PSA Delivers a Powerful Message About Food Waste
Student-Friendly Desk Holders
The Desk Buddy Helps Students Organize Their Devices In Class
Email-Based Gifting Apps
Bonzar Lets Users Send Gifts Without the Recipient's Personal Information
Child Refugee Videos
This Save the Children Video Follows Up on a Shocking and Powerful Film
Human-Powered Museum Apps
The ASK Brooklyn Museum App Lets Users Ask Questions During Their Visit
Feminist Youth Conferences
Seattle's FemCon Endorses Female Empowerment Among Young Attendees
Crowdsourced Fever Research Apps
The Feverprints App Helps Doctors Collect Fever Data
Refugee Aid Awareness Projects
Support of Life is Helping Syrian Refugees by Showing Their Loss
Postnatal Yoga Classes
Yoga Mamas Hosts Mom and Baby Fitness Sessions
International Aid Worker PSAs
The 'Every Last Child' Ad Depicts the Life of an Aid Worker
Crowdsourced Earthquake-Mapping Initiatives
'DigitalGlobe' Allows Users to Spot Earthquake Damage
Decision-Making Diagnostic Apps
The Ottawa Rules App Helps Doctors Decide On Scans For Patients