72 Cause-Driven Initiatives

From Charitable Currency Converters to Monthly Goodwill Memberships

— November 14, 2012 — Social Good
Charity unifies the world together for good causes. They are organized and lead to help those less fortunate and to raise money and awareness for an array of different causes and beliefs. Particular social businesses focus on health, sustainability and social well-being. Philanthropic foundations demonstrate the impact each individual can have for a cause and ignite a passion for helping others.

Some charities only generate income through donation, whereas others provide employment, a one-for-one model or offer merchandise in return for generous contributions. Special projects feature designs and celebrity endorsements that gather recognition and worldwide attention. Those interested can become involved by volunteering or simply contributing donations.

Charitable initiatives help others, spark philanthropic endeavors and reassure the world that people still care about people and the world we live in.
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Picture Book Philanthropy
Picture Book Philanthropy
The Ehon Project Promotes Levity and Literacy in Northern Japan
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Comical Duo Music Revivals
Comical Duo Music Revivals
Flight of the Conchords Raise Money for Sick Children
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Communication-Aiding Equipment
Communication-Aiding Equipment
Action Deafness Tech Provides Tools That Better Lives Across the UK
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Celebrity-endorsed Charity Campaigns
Celebrity-endorsed Charity Campaigns
The Power Of 2 Pits Stars Against Each Other For Good Causes
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Interactive Cancer-Fighting Campaigns
Interactive Cancer-Fighting Campaigns
Puma 2012 Project Pink Asks 'Who Do You Wear Pink For?'
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67
Charitable Currency Converters
Charitable Currency Converters
The Add Up Currency Exchange System Swaps Loose Change Banks Won't
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Rehab-Funding Mocktails
Rehab-Funding Mocktails
The Brink Liverpool is an Alcohol-Free Bar and Recovery Social Enterprise
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One-for-One Apparel Campaigns (UPDATE)
One-for-One Apparel Campaigns (UPDATE)
Marks & Spencer Launches a Recycling Initiative 'Shwopping'
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Smooth Street Initiatives
Smooth Street Initiatives
Potholes for Poverty Repairs Roads and Inspires Community in Portland
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Community-Driven Agencies
Community-Driven Agencies
The Burton Street Foundation Enhances the Quality of Life in Sheffield
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Monthly Goodwill Memberships
Monthly Goodwill Memberships
CharitySub Makes Supporting Urgent Causes Easy
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61
Charitable Diamond Bracelets
Charitable Diamond Bracelets
Profits From the Harry Winston Hope Bracelet Goes to Charities
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60
Charitable Holiday Apps
Charitable Holiday Apps
The Apple Donation Box App Donates the Price of Unwanted Apps to Charity
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Gigantic Charitable Undergarments
Gigantic Charitable Undergarments
The World's Largest Bra is on Auction for Breast Cancer
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58
Halloween Charity Crafts
Halloween Charity Crafts
The UNICEF Create-A-Character Contest Raises Money for Hungry Children
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57
Honorary Laptop Sales
Honorary Laptop Sales
The Steve Jobs 'Tribute MacBook Pro' Remembers the Tech Icon
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56
Street Tweet Activism
Street Tweet Activism
One Street Tweeter Prints 40 Character Messages Onto Highways
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CharitySub (INTERVIEW)
CharitySub (INTERVIEW)
An Online Platform for Simplified Giving
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Viral Activism Photography
Viral Activism Photography
The Kony Virus, Text and Photos by Adam Deangelis Raise Awareness
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Charity-Helping Hipster Fashion
Charity-Helping Hipster Fashion
Jedidiah Aligns Contemporary Clothing with Compassionate Endeavors
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Stacey Horowitz, Founder of Shopping for a Change (INTERVIEW)
Stacey Horowitz, Founder of Shopping for a Change (INTERVIEW)
Supporting Global Artisans
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Artistic Globe Auctions
Artistic Globe Auctions
The Conde Nast Traveler 2012 Visionaries Series is Designed by Celebrities
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50
Cause-Based Social Networks
Cause-Based Social Networks
KooDooZ Acts as a Soapbox for Youth Entrepreneurs
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Shocking Bathroom Activism
Shocking Bathroom Activism
The MTV 'Give a Sh*t' Project Raises Awareness on the Throne
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Ethical Artisan-Empowering Organizations
Ethical Artisan-Empowering Organizations
Shopping for a Change is a Globally Minded Non-Profit
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Do-Good Sports Equipment
Do-Good Sports Equipment
The Ludo Soccer Ball by Uncharted Play Raises Money for Charity
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Sci-Fi Activism
Sci-Fi Activism
The VW: Dark Side Campaign by Greenpeace Targets the Car Brand for CO2 Emissions
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Beneficial Nonprofit Wine Labels
Beneficial Nonprofit Wine Labels
The Little Grape That Could is an Altruistic Toronto Vino Brand
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Sight-Impaired Simulating Projects
Sight-Impaired Simulating Projects
YouAreBlind.Com Challenged Creative Teams to Lose Their Vision
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Marc Sachdev, Founder and CFO of Aquavation (INTERVIEW)
Marc Sachdev, Founder and CFO of Aquavation (INTERVIEW)
'Motivation Through Hydration'
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Chic Carbon Neutral Aqua Companies
Chic Carbon Neutral Aqua Companies
Belu Water is an Ethical Bottled Brand in the UK
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Social Innovation Philanthropies
Social Innovation Philanthropies
New Profit Inc. Supports Entrepreneurs for Large-Scale Change
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Supercharged Social Media Activism
Supercharged Social Media Activism
The Kony 2012 Video Looks to Save "Invisible Children"
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Charity-Supporting Care Packages
Charity-Supporting Care Packages
Bffl Co Creates Bags To Provide Comfort To Surgery Patients
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Global Charity Microfinancers
Global Charity Microfinancers
WildHearts Provides Microloans to Help People Work out of Poverty
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Upcycled Leather Canisters
Upcycled Leather Canisters
Matka Vases are Made Using High-Quality Scrap Materials
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Venture Philanthropy Co-ops
Venture Philanthropy Co-ops
Chetna Organic Seeks to Enable Ethical Supply Chains from India
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Rewarding Recycling Stations
Rewarding Recycling Stations
The Pepsi Dream Machine Prepares to Make Its Debut (UPDATE)
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Poverty-Conscious Quilts
Poverty-Conscious Quilts
Kathryn Clark Creates an Artistic Display of Foreclosures With Blankets
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Scaly Educational Sculptures
Scaly Educational Sculptures
The Muju Ocean Guardians are Charitable and Promote Environmentalism
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Charitable Designer Stuffed Animals
Charitable Designer Stuffed Animals
The Children In Need Pudsey Bears Were Designed By Big Names
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Bronzed Animal Activism
Bronzed Animal Activism
The Surfrider Foundation 'Ocean Armor' Campaign Shows a Lack of Protection
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Micro-Volunteering Platforms
Micro-Volunteering Platforms
Raise5 Enables the Charitable Giving of Your Time and Talents
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Supermodel Charity Graphic Tees
Supermodel Charity Graphic Tees
The BNE Kate Moss T-Shirt Helps Provide Clean Water to the Poor
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Benevolent Bands
Benevolent Bands
HANDS Directs All Proceeds Towards Their Many Humanitarian Projects
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Charitable Shoe-Vinyl Boxsets
Charitable Shoe-Vinyl Boxsets
The Rivieras Pachanga Boys Boxset is Being Auctioned Off for Charity
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Charity-Supporting Kicks
Charity-Supporting Kicks
GIDEON SHOES are Hand-Crafted in an Anti-Sweatshop Ethical Workplace
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Poo Poo Philanthropy
Poo Poo Philanthropy
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Invests in Toilet Technology
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Designer Chair Auctions
Designer Chair Auctions
The BIG Chair Project Raises Funds for the Better Food Foundation
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Poverty-Fighting Purses
Poverty-Fighting Purses
The Sass & Bide ITC Project Promotes Ethnical Fashion and Social Good
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Consumer Directed Philanthropy
Consumer Directed Philanthropy
The Amex Members Project
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DIY Nonprofit Water Bottles
DIY Nonprofit Water Bottles
Aquavation Supports Social Organizations Through Design
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Beneficent Bijoux
Beneficent Bijoux
Jewelry for a Cause Supports Charity Fundraising Projects
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Goolish Fundraising Events
Goolish Fundraising Events
The Zombie Car Wash in Toronto is a Spooky Experience
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Socially Conscious Timepieces
Socially Conscious Timepieces
The Purchase of a 1:Face Watch Brings Awareness to Global Issues
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Social Impact Collaborations
Social Impact Collaborations
'Root Cause' Consulting Brings Leaders Together to Solve Issues
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Luxurious Socially Conscious Tees
Luxurious Socially Conscious Tees
Yoox.com’s Socially Conscious Apparel Gives Fashion a Kind
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Blind Poetry
Blind Poetry
Australian Designers Create Braille Jewellery Line
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Fast Food Philanthropy Toys
Fast Food Philanthropy Toys
Creations for Charity Big Mak Figurines Help Children in Need
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Activism-Inspiring Architecture
Activism-Inspiring Architecture
The Debowa Housing Estate Sparks a Dialogue on Social Assistance
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Adventures with Purpose
Adventures with Purpose
Sam Bruce Shares 10 Ethical Holiday Providers of Sustainable Tourism
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Employment-Providing Shoes
Employment-Providing Shoes
The Nisolo Footwear Line Creates Sustainable Jobs
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Reimagined Sci-Fi Helmets
Reimagined Sci-Fi Helmets
Rehashed Star Wars Helms by ‘As You Wish Helmet Project'
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Hip-Hop Social Enterprises
Hip-Hop Social Enterprises
The Global Block Foundation Promotes Personal Sustainability
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Philanthropic Woven Accessories
Philanthropic Woven Accessories
Pura Vida Bracelets Supports Artistans in Costa Rica
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Chic Charitable Stuffed Animals
Chic Charitable Stuffed Animals
The Vogue Pudsey Bear Donates Funds to Children in Need
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Charitable Coffee Shops
Charitable Coffee Shops
The Movement Cafe is an Artsy Space That Hosts Local Performers
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Purpose-Driven Beauty Products
Purpose-Driven Beauty Products
Radiant Cosmetics Raises Money to End Human Trafficking
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Chic Charitable Jewelry
Chic Charitable Jewelry
The Joan B. Hornig Foundation Donates To The Buyer's Charity Of Choice
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Socially Responsible Bangles
Socially Responsible Bangles
Alkemie Jewelry is Made from 100% Reclaimed Materials
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Dare-Based Fundraising
Dare-Based Fundraising
CharityKick Produces the Most Daring Charity Fundraising Ideas
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Frisky Philanthropy Calendars
Frisky Philanthropy Calendars
This Spread for the Bay Area Harm Reduction Organizations is Hot
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