Top 55 Social Good Ideas in June

From Victimized Emoji Initiatives to 3D Printed Rhino Horns

— June 27, 2015 — Social Good
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.
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Discounted Outdoors Memberships
Discounted Outdoors Memberships
This Tread Lightly! Membership Includes Bass Pro Shops Discounts
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Crowdfunded Charity Legacies
Crowdfunded Charity Legacies
This Crowdrise Campaign Continues the Work Dan Fredinburg Started
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Disaster Data Platforms
Disaster Data Platforms
The Humanitarian Data Exchange Keeps Life-Saving Information in One Place
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Touring Voluntourism Open Houses
Touring Voluntourism Open Houses
The Me to We Trips Tour Keeps We Day Participants Involved
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Sacrificial Water Campaigns
Sacrificial Water Campaigns
This Water Challenge Asks You To Give Up All Other Types of Beverages
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Slumber Party Fundraisers
Slumber Party Fundraisers
camh Darkness to Light is an All-Nighter to Defeat Mental Illness
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Altruistic Skateboarding Portraits
Altruistic Skateboarding Portraits
This Series Displays Beautiful Personalities and Spirit
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Beach Preservation Campaigns
Beach Preservation Campaigns
'Save the Beaches' is a Campaign to Raise Awareness of Coastline Loss
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Socially Conscious Photography Platforms
Socially Conscious Photography Platforms
The Site Connects Non-Profits and Instagram Photographers
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University Safety Apps
University Safety Apps
The Rave Guardian App Lets Users Communicate With Police With Ease
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Autonomous Underprivileged Banks
Autonomous Underprivileged Banks
This Co-Operative Bank in Gaya, India Helps Beggars Save Alms
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First Aid Apps
First Aid Apps
The Dominica Red Cross' First Aid App Informs People About Emergency Preparedness
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Charitable Singing Mockumentaries
Charitable Singing Mockumentaries
Coldplay Helps to Create an Unofficial Game of Thrones Musical
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Feminist Workplace Reviews
Feminist Workplace Reviews
Crowdsourced Site InHerSight Wants to Eradicate Sexism in the Workplace
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Pooch-Painted Campaigns
Pooch-Painted Campaigns
The Canismo Projects Features Dogs as the Artisits to Raise Awareness
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Recycled Pacemaker Charities
Recycled Pacemaker Charities
Pace 4 Life Reuses Donated Pacemakers in the Developing World
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Customized Microchip Libraries
Customized Microchip Libraries
The eGranary Pocket Library Provides Access to Information
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Theatrical Sweet Stunts
Theatrical Sweet Stunts
The Nobody’s Children Foundation Shocks for a Child Abuse Awareness Stunt
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Television-Converting Computers
Television-Converting Computers
Endless by Matt Dalio is a Cheaper Option for Developing Worlds
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Spiritual Guidance Apps
Spiritual Guidance Apps
This App Offers Advice and Spiritual Guidance on Life, Love & Work
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Artificial Cosmetic Testing Skin
Artificial Cosmetic Testing Skin
L'Oreal is Testing Cosmetics on 3D-Printed Skin Tissue
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Literacy-Encouraging Kites
Literacy-Encouraging Kites
Stories in the Sky Uses Kites Printed with Stories to Entice Kids
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Disabled Parking Projections
Disabled Parking Projections
Dislife's Campaign Shows the Importance of Accessible Parking Spots
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3D Printed Rhino Horns
3D Printed Rhino Horns
Pembient is Trying to Curb Rhino Extinction by Disrupting Wildlife Trade
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Compassionate Social Justice Programs
Compassionate Social Justice Programs
Voices into Action Teaches Students about Human Rights
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Tablet-Based Storytelling Platforms
Tablet-Based Storytelling Platforms
Storied Myth Brings Digital and Tangible Objects Together
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Porcelain Food Sculptures
Porcelain Food Sculptures
Artist Sculpts & Sells a Year's Supply of Food to Support World Hunger
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Philanthropic Photography Platforms
Philanthropic Photography Platforms
The Site Connects Charities & Socially Conscious Photographers
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Wrestling Dad Ads
Wrestling Dad Ads
This Ad Features WWE Star Roman Reigns Encouraging Fatherhood Involvement
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Anti-Violence Beer Coasters
Anti-Violence Beer Coasters
This Tokyo Bar Designed Beer Coasters to Help Combat Domestic Violence
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Pop-Up Relief Restaurants
Pop-Up Relief Restaurants
Grub Club's Temporary Eatery Raises Funds to Support for Nepal
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Hunger-Fighting Baby Scales
Hunger-Fighting Baby Scales
UNICEF's Fabric Baby Scale Prevents Malnutrition Before it Starts
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Social Job Hunt Training
Social Job Hunt Training
Fifth Third Bank is Offering Twitter Job Coaching for New Grads
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Awareness-Raising Socks
Awareness-Raising Socks
These Colorful Socks Raise Awareness of Gloabal Issues and Charities
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Blood-Printed Magazines
Blood-Printed Magazines
Vangardist Fights the Stigma of HIV by Using Infected Blood as Ink
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Food Conservation Apps
Food Conservation Apps
The FoodKeeper App Minimizes Waste with Cooking and Storage Tips
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Body Positive Food Blogs
Body Positive Food Blogs
Fat Girl Food Squad is a Blog Community United by Food and Feminism
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Violence-Portraying Drink Coasters
Violence-Portraying Drink Coasters
The Violent Coasters Aim to Discourage Domestic Abuse
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Trash-Tracking Apps
Trash-Tracking Apps
Global Alert Helps People Monitor and Report Garbage for Cleanup
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Foot-Powered Washing Machines
Foot-Powered Washing Machines
The Foot-Power Washer Allows You to Wash Clothes Anywhere
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Empowered Women Portraits
Empowered Women Portraits
Annie Griffiths Captures Inspiring People in International Hot Spots
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Ethical Vending Machines
Ethical Vending Machines
Fashion Revolution's Experiment Tests the Allure of Cheap Fashion
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Down Syndrome Models
Down Syndrome Models
Madeline Stuart is Breaking Away from Stereotypes in the Modeling Industry
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Pet Adoption Beacon Ads
Pet Adoption Beacon Ads
The Adoption Campaign Uses Location-Based Tech to Increase Awareness
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Chic Maternity Jeans
Chic Maternity Jeans
Christy Turlington's Maternity Collection Delivers Figure-Flattering Denim
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Gamified Eco Apps
Gamified Eco Apps
The Oroeco App and Climate Change Game Gets You to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
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Senior Citizen Restaurant Pop-Ups
Senior Citizen Restaurant Pop-Ups
Oma's Pop-Up Serves as a Social Reintegration for Grandparents
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Patriotic Beer Labels
Patriotic Beer Labels
Red, White & Blue Budweiser Labels Aim to Protect National Parks
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Conflict-Battling Bottles
Conflict-Battling Bottles
The WELLY Bottle is a Sustainable Option That Gives Back to the Planet
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Deceptive Fashion Ads
Deceptive Fashion Ads
Abrinq Foundation's Save the Children Campaign Focuses on Child Labor
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Emoji Protest Signs
Emoji Protest Signs
Pentagram Delivers Messages Without Words at the People's Climate March
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Victimized Emoji Initiatives
Victimized Emoji Initiatives
The Abused Emojis Empower Children to Speak Up
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Animal Awareness Typefaces
Animal Awareness Typefaces
The Panda Font Project Brings Awareness Through an Adorable Font
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Underwear Campaigns
Underwear Campaigns
Play Out Underwear Taps Breast Cancer Survivors for Its Latest Advertisement
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Anxiety Awareness Editorials
Anxiety Awareness Editorials
Katie Crawford Depicts Anxiety Disorders Through These Self-Portraits
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