This collection of the top November 2014 social good ideas features a variety of inspiring PSAs and campaigns to promote wildlife protection and cancer.
Marketers and advertisers are coming up with both creative and compelling methods to raise awareness about animal rights. Brands are targeting their ads to a variety of human emotions. The 'Hunks and Hounds' calendar appeals to anyone looking for some eye candy as well as a way to support an animal rescue center in New York City. Alternatively, but equally as effective, the WWF's campaign to raise awareness on polar bears is truly disheartening and leaves a lasting impression in the minds of viewers.
Other ideas to take note of from the past month include the push for gender equality awareness. The Equal Payback Project's ad starring Sarah Silverman is both effective and informative.
For more examples of the top November 2014 social good ideas, visit Trend Hunter's Social Good Report.
Top 60 Social Good Ideas in November
59
3D-Printed Mud Houses
The Wasp 3D Printers Construct Low-Cost Mud Houses
58
Immersive Female Leader Conferences
Linkage's Women in Leadership Institute Equips Women to Excel
57
Animal Rights Date Keepers
The Hunks and Hounds Calendar is Full of Shirtless Men and Cute Dogs
56
Bizarre Toilet Exhibits
This Japanese Toilet Exhibition Shows Off Everything Bathroom-Related
55
Chilly Charity Costumes
Ice Bucket Challenge Halloween Costume Turns Generous Action into Outfits
54
Recycled Refugee Residences
Agora Architects Created a Bamboo Structure to Help Fleeing Burmese
53
Feminist Hashtag Movements
#FeministsareUgly Aims to Dispel Stereotypes Around Feminism
52
Then-and-Now City Maps
Detroit Urbex's Google Map Shows a Comparison of Old & New Detroit Streets
51
Pop-Up Relief Shelters
This Pop-Up Shelter Provides Temporary Living Space for Four
50
Decrepit Illusory Paintings
This Perspective Street Art Painting Reminds of Disaster in Japan
49
Homeless Survival Kits
Edmundas Jankauskas's Kit Design Prepares People for Life on the Street
48
Marriage-Stopping Social Campaigns
Plan Norway is Raising Awareness of a 12 Year Old Child Bride
47
DIY Yarn Mandalas
Jay Mohler's Mandala Art is Designed to Ward Off Unwanted Spirits
46
Child Marriage Movements (UPDATE)
Plan Norway Reveals 12-Year-Old Thea is Part of a Viral Campaign
45
Community Pizza Shops
Michael Lastoria Discusses &Pizza; For the Millennial Entrepreneur Forum
44
Food Waste Facts
This Commitment-Focused Infographic Asks People to Take Action on World Food Day
43
Brick-Dropping Campaigns
This Indiegogo Project Aims to Save Water and Help Drought Victims
42
Drinkable Water Maps
This Guide Explores Where in the World Travelers Can Find Safe Tap Water
41
Animal-Saving Scrunchies
Sales of Ezzy Lynn's Scrunchie Hair Ties Aid Endangered Wildlife
40
Mental Health Apps
The MoodHacker App Helps Fight Depression in the Workplace
39
Squatter-Friendly Homes
The Bow-House Offers Shelter to Whoever Needs It
38
Spray Painted Homeless Homes
Graffiti Artist Skid Robot Imagines Dream Abodes for Less Fortunate
37
Braille Smartphones
This Braille Phone is Designed By An Indian Start-Up
36
Stylish Cruelty-Free Bags
PETA x Freedom of Animals' Bags are Chic and Considerate
35
Diabetes-Teaching Teddies
This Educational Teddy Bear Shows Kids How To Monitor Their Disease
34
Educational Plush Toys
Prismland Encourages Children to Learn About 3D Shapes and Geometry
33
Online Educational Communities
OneClass is a Startup Focused on Getting Students Better Grades
32
Farmer Appreciation Campaigns
This World Food Day Campaign Gives Kudos to Local Farmers
31
Affirming Interactive Mirrors
The Band The Mrs. is About Empowering Women in How They Look
30
Crime-Predicting Robots
Knightscope is a Police Robot That Predicts and Prevents Crime
29
LGBT Retirement Homes
Sweden's Regnbagen House is a First for Europe
28
Celebrity Assault Campaigns
The 'It's on Us' PSA Stars Some of Hollywood's Most Famous Faces
27
Volunteer-Rewarding Packages
The Ritz-Carlton Do Good, Feel Good Package Offered a Luxury Upgrade
26
Controversial Religious Barbies
The Buenos Aires Exhibit is Cancelled Due to Death Threats
25
Crude Gender Equality Ads
Sarah Silverman Discusses the Wage Gap and the Equal Payback Project
24
Off-Limit Remark Videos
BuzzFeed Highlights Phrases You Should Never Say to Women
23
Empowering Shampoo Ads
This Pantene Shampoo Commercial Reminds Women to be Needlessly Unapologetic
22
Unlikely Fashion Collaborations
Saks Fifth and SNL Team Up for a Key to the Cure Collection
21
Augmented History Apps
The Timetraveler App Lets You See What the Berlin Wall Used To Be Like
20
Narrative-Encouraging Book Readers
This Storytelling App for Kids Exercises Their Imaginations
19
Fair Trade Caramel Snacks
This Organic Chocolate Bar from Equal Exchange is Sea Salt Infused
18
White Identity Documentaries
The Whiteness Project Deals With Racial Issues in America
17
Unavailable Wildlife Ads
WWF's Ad to Save the Polar Bears is 'Unavailable' Due to Global Warming
16
Foster Care Organizations
The Red String Foundation Grants Wishes for Foster Care Children
15
Female-Empowering Ads
The Verizon Inspire Her Mind Campaign Focuses on Intelligence Over Looks
14
Civic Messaging Apps
The Tell Me About Politics App Ask Amy Lets Youth Ask Questions via Text
13
Preventative Prescription PSAs
This Commercial Raises Awareness About Violence Against Children
12
Charitable Leather Totes
Purchasing These Bags for Charity Provides Kids with Education
11
On-Campus Feminism Campaigns
LSE Students Explain Why Feminism Matters
10
Educational Outing Tools
EdTrips Lets Educators Manage Curriculum-Relevant Educational Field Trips
9
Charitable Knotted Rugs
Madeline Weinrib's Rug Design for the Mala Project Aids Kids in India
8
Charitable Bonding Activities
This Charity Bike Build Encourages Team Bonding
7
Elephant Tourism Spoofs
'Authentic Elephant Rides' Reveals the Truth Behind Elephant Rides
6
Interactive Nutritional Initiatives
Super Sprowtz Revolutionizes Nutritional Learning
5
Wearable Personal Safety Devices
SafetyLink Provides Protection for Every Member of the Family
4
Mustache Fundraising Stats
This Infographic Breaks Down Statistics on the Movember Fundraiser
3
Athletes Domestic Violence PSAs
Athletes Say 'No More' in the NFL's Domestic Violence PSA
2
Fashionable Food Campaigns
Halle Berry is Helping Raise Funds For This World Food Day Campaign
1
Nutty Cancer Awareness PSAs
Cara Delevingne's Cancer PSA Misses the Mark
Related Ideas
Ungroomed Armpit Selfies
Chinese Teens Make Hairy Underarms Popular on Social Media
Revolutionary Micro-Home Initiatives
The Miniature Housing Project of Portland is Making Waves
Stereotype-Challenging Portraits
'Judging America' Reveals Ingrained Prejudices
Photography Scandal Editorials
The Jennifer Lawrence Vanity Fair Cover Story Addresses the Crime
Satirical Selfie Drawings
The French Girls App Provides a Hilarious and Eye-Opening Service
Animal Awareness Tattoos
WWF Russia's Wild Animal Tattoos Encourage Permanent Inking for Awareness
Photoshopped Abuse Awareness Campaigns
This Twitter Campaign Was Inspired by the Ray Rice Scandal
Retro Vixen Editorials
Vogue Spain's October Issue References Miami in the 80s
Modern Halloween Costumes
Refinery29 Creates Clever Of-the-Moment Outfits for Upcoming Festivities
Girl Construction Toys
GoldieBlox and The Builder's Survival Kit Teaches Important Skills
Hunger-Fighting Campaigns
India's Rice Bucket Challenge Immediately Helps the Hungry
Feminist Hashtag Movements
#FeministsareUgly Aims to Dispel Stereotypes Around Feminism
Homeless Survival Kits
Edmundas Jankauskas's Kit Design Prepares People for Life on the Street
Shampoo Exchanging Campaigns
This Recycling Station Offers Phone Credits in Return for Old Bottles
Hilarious Pop Culture Calendars
This Comedic Calendar Will Guarantee Laughter
Suggestive Disney Costumes
These Frozen Costumes Prove that No Character is Safe
Marriage-Stopping Social Campaigns
Plan Norway is Raising Awareness of a 12 Year Old Child Bride
Food Crisis Charts
This Sobering Global Food Waste Infographic Offers Food For Thought
Blindness Fighting Socks
This Startup is Taking on Preventable Blindness with Mismatched Socks
Kid Coding Classes
Code.org's Studio Code Curriculum Teaches Computer Programming for Kids
Curved Bamboo Structures
Wang Wen-Chih's Woven Architecture Boasts Organic Shapes
Reactive Food Labels
These Food Expiration-Indicating Packaging Degrades With Spoiled Items
Zoo Animal Photography
Manuela Kulpa Captures Touching Images of Contained Creatures
Felt Food Toys
CreationByM Crafts a Diverse Range of Plush and Educational Dishes
Arboreal Animal Ads
WWF's Campaign to Save the Trees Features Animals Disguised as Plant Life
Water Purifying Pads
The Floating Photochemical Water Treatment Breaks Down Unhealthy Contaminants
Studly Equality Calenders
Emma Watson's HeForShe Movement Has Some Handsome Supporters
Tropical Cookie Boxes
Honolulu Cookie's Creative Cookie Packaging is Wrapped in a Pineapple
Effortless Parisian Lookbooks
The Club Petanque Lookbook Features Casual Sophistication
Zoology Hot Dogs
These Hot Dog Designs Transform the Comfort Food into Edible Animals
Giftable Holiday Chocolates
Tenfold Creative Designed a Christmas Gift with Mystery
Accessible Internet Apps
The Facebook Internet.org App Brings Free Web Services to South Africans
Anti-Feminist Cat Blogs
Confused Cats Against Feminism is a Hilarious Parody
Homeless Cardboard Art
The Behind the Sign Project Auctions Off One-of-a-Kind Creations
Braille Smartphones
This Braille Phone is Designed By An Indian Start-Up
Historical Contraceptive Videos
Engender Health's Video Raises Awareness on Contraceptive Access
Animal Hide Photography
Yusuke Sakai's Animal Skin Photos Reveal Intricate Patterns and Textures
Simple Reservation Apps
Yo Lineup Sends You a 'Yo' When Your Wait for a Restaurant Table is Over
Domestic Abuse Makeup Tutorials
This Ray Rice Makeup Tutorial Throws Shade at the NFL
Braille Clothing Tags
Rip Curl's Braille Clothing Tags Communicate Colors to the Visually Impaired
Replacement Advertising Apps
The No Ad App Turns Ads Into an Augmented Reality Subway Art Gallery
BBQ Sidekick Apps
This Summer BBQ App Ensures That Your Grilling Exploits Are a Success
Crowdsourced Produce Maps
Food Cowboy Helps Charities By Providing Real Time Food Waste Logistics
Anti-Poaching Stamps
Pro Wildlife's Endangered Species Stamps Show Animals Becoming Trophies
Crude Gender Equality Ads
Sarah Silverman Discusses the Wage Gap and the Equal Payback Project
Investment Opportunity Tools
Partner Hunt Helps Entrepreneurs Find Investors and Vice Versa
Workplace Fitness Startups
MOVABLE Promotes Healthy Lifestyles to Increase Employee Well-Being
Bamboo-Weaved Treehouses
This Bamboo Treehouse is Inspired by Indonesian Tradition
Girls-Aiding Accelerators
The Girl Effect Accelerator Focuses on Poverty and Women's Empowerment
Live Local Newsfeeds
The Davai App is a Social Platform Startup Focusing on Meaningful Events
Footstep-Illuminated Fields
The Lights on Shell's Soccer Field for Kids Are Powered by Footsteps
Incentivized Barcode Research
Customer Feedback is Given on Free Products by Scanning Unique Codes
Feminist Consulting Services
The Womansplainer Educates the Baffled and Bewildered on Feminism
Wasted Water-Reporting Apps
Everydrop LA Hopes to Engage Citizens During the California Drought
Literacy-Enhancing Desk Bikes
This School Program Gets Children Exercising and Fights Obesity
Rugged Savannah Editorials
Vogue Hommes International's Soysambu Story is Safari-Themed
Ethical Chocolate Snacks
Organic Seed and Bean Chocolate Marries Bright Branding with Great Taste
Faux Coffee Branding
Illarion Gordon's Illustrated Coffee Cup Art Depicts Fictional Brews
Wobbly Donation Boxes
UNICEF's Roly-Poly Donation Collection Box Helps Kids Stand on Their Own
Laughing Lady Campaigns
This Campaign By Turkish Women Mocks Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc
Naked LGBT Calendars
The Warwick Rowers Calendar Design Bares it All in Support of Gay Rights
Waste-Powered Supermarkets
This Sainsbury's Supermaket Will Be Powered by its Own Food Waste
Waste-Reducing Mobile Discounts
EcoBasket Hopes to Offer Perishable Food Coupons via Smartphones
Powerful Racism PSAs
The Invisible Discriminator Illuminates Latent Racism
Sustainable Toy Collections
Buchi's Wooden Toy Line Features Trains, Blocks and Furnishings
Psychological Calendar Apps
The Organization Apps Prevent Procrastination and Promote Productivity
Formerly Homeless Tour Guides
The Homeless Tour Guides Help Tourists Discover Barcelona
Dual Sport Facilities
OSPA Studio Tops a Basketball Court with a Soccer Field as a Roof
Video Conversation Apps
This Creative New Startup Helps Video Conversations Suit Your Schedule
Sci-Fi Coding Games
BBC's Doctor and the Dalek Has Doctor Who Teach Kids to Code
Animal-Saving Notebooks
Julie Joliat's Kids Drawing Notebook Teaches About & Aids Wild Animals
Streaking Cancer Campaigns
This Campaign for Cancer Encourages Canadians to Bare It All
All-Bamboo Education Centers
El Guadual in Columbia will Provide Schooling for Those in Need
Noble Bamboo Architecture
These Experimental Bamboo Buildings Carry a Heavy Load
Educational Coloring Books
Aaron Meshon's Activities Teach Kids About Planes, Cars and Robots
Donut-Devouring Campaigns
Dunkin' Donuts' Shark Week Discovery Campaign Wants Selfies with Donuts
Late Stage Crowdfunding Sites
Crowdlaunch.it as a Platform Specializes in Almost Finished Projects
Ensnaring Elephant Ads
Save the Asian Elephants' Ad Shows the Vicious Cycle of Elephant Tourism
Kid-Focused Cancer Stories
Children's Books About Cancer Educate Little Girls About Treatment
DIY Advent Calendars
This Easy to Make Craft Makes Counting Down to Christmas More Beautiful
On-Demand Hotel Apps
The Ritz-Carlton Hotels & Resorts Mobile Hotel App Redefines Luxury Service
Pinboard Messaging Services
Pinterest Introduces a Photo Messaging Feature for Social Pinning
Specialty Chocolate Cakes
This Cakery Makes Decadent Vegan & Organic Chocolate Desserts
Lewd Cancer Campaigns
Photos of Jennifer Lawrence are Inspiring Reddit Users to Donate Money
Courageous Cancer Campaigns
The Fearless Challenge Cancer Campaign is for Taking on Worst Fears
Mustache Fundraising Stats
This Infographic Breaks Down Statistics on the Movember Fundraiser
Surprising Homeless Confessions
Rethink Homelessness Brings More Context to People's Situations
Female Empowerment Campaigns
The Girl Effect Initiative is Championed By the Nike Foundation
Smile-Activated Cameras
This Interactive Dove Ad Reinforces That Beauty is Amplified with a Smile
Winery Train Tours
The Niagra Wine Trail is Brought to Life with the Medina Railroad Museum
Cannabis-Infused Chocolates
The Kiva Confections Cannabis Chocolates are High-Quality
Tea Advent Calendars
Karen Gardiner of ArtfulTea Creates a Healthy Alternative to Chocolates
Paper Toaster Calendars
DooDaaStudio's Paper Calendar Presents the Days Ahead in Toaster Form
Repurposed Norwegian Dormitories
Snohetta Revived a Wooden Boathouse for Summer Camp
Free Flowing Fashion Campaigns
The Alberta Ferretti Spring/Summer 2014 Ads Showcase Loose Dresses
3D-Printed Barbie Armor (UPDATE)
The Faire Play Battle Set by Jim Rodda is Made Up of Three Suits
Collaborative Outdoorsy Dolls
Girl Scout Barbie Offers New Volunteer Experience for the Mattel Toy
Virtual Mastectomy Tattoo Apps
This Breast Cancer Too App Digitally Imagines Post-Mastectomy Ink
Dyslexia-Combatting Apps
Dyslexia Quest is an App for Dyslexia That Strengthens Reading Skills
Villainous Harlequin Sweaters
This Shirt Design Celebrates the Batman Quinn Character Harley Quinn
Creative Retirement Homes
The NoHo Senior Artists Colony is Based in North Hollywood
Decaying Anatomy Sweaters
These Creepy Zombie Hoodies Accurately Depict the Undead
Whimsical Cartoon Illustrations
Mari Kanstad Johnsen Creates Adorable Characters
Hair-Raising Cancer Ads
The Swedish Childhood Cancer Foundation Shares a Hair-Raising Message
Palm-Sized Robots
The Edison Educational Robot Helps Teach Programming and Robotics
Inspiring Educational Dolls
The Miss Possible Doll Toys for Girls Feature Enpowering Role Models
Beauty Giveaway Apps
Poshly Trades Goods for Hyper-Personal Consumer Data
Holographic Presentation Rooms
The Immersion Room will Revolutionize the Corporate World
Disease-Diagnosing Microchips
New Technology from Stanford Makes an Instant Diabetes Diagnosis
Educational Jam Boxes
Kissan's Jam Packed Fun Moments Contains a Healthy Snack and an Activity
Merited Chocolate Packaging
The Merit Chocolate Badges Make Sure You've Earned Your Treat
Looping Video Apps
The Coub Gif Maker App Lets You Make and Remix Funny 10-Second Vids
Storytime Voice Recorders
Sparkup Lets You Record a Story and Play the Audio Back Another Time
One-Handed Bandages
The Easy Aid is a Bandaid That Can Be Quickly Applied Using Only One Hand
Charitable Laundry Initiatives
Laundry Love's Serving the Community So the Poor Can Do It For Free
Holographic Projection Technology
AV Concepts Offers Three-Dimensional Presentation Opportunities
Superfood-Infused Chocolates
WiseOne Superfoods' Healthy Raw Chocolates Boast Health Benefits
Immersive Multi-Screen Games
This Multi-Screen Game Will Transform Early Education
Ugandan Eye Care Apps
This Blindness Prevention Mobile App was Developed Specifically for Uganda
Fully Loaded Football Apps
The NFL Now Mobile App Offers Tons of Video Highlights
Matrimony Awaiting Calendars
Etsy's Wedding Countdown Blocks Mark The Days Before You Say I Do
Bathhouse Locator Apps
Tokyo's Bathhouse Map App Locates Where You Can Get a Bath on the Go
Elderly-Educating Tech Programs
Non Profit Organizations Urge Seniors to Learn About Social Media
Role-Reprising Office Skits
Joan Holloway Returns to a Modern Office to Promote Gender Equality
Celeb Gaming Fundraisers
Will Ferrell Hates Cancer and is Playing Video Games for Charity