From energy-saving events and literacy programs to clean water initiatives, the top April 2016 social good ideas span a range of world issues. One of the most prevalent issues addressed in these social good ideas is the refugee crisis. Attention is being drawn to the Syrian refugee crisis with initiatives like run clubs, coding camps and data-donating initiatives.
In order to help people put themselves in the shoes of another person who is not as fortunate, 'The Source' was created as a virtual reality experience to simulate what it's like to fetch fresh drinking water.
In terms of some of the lasting products that are being created as tangible reminders of these issues, one of the most interesting examples comes from the Canadian Fair Trade Network, which recently created a chocolate bar for Easter that reminds of the child labor that is often involved in the harvesting of cocoa products.
Top 60 Social Good Ideas in April
From Nutritionally Complete Cakes to Tornado Threat Apps:
Laura McQuarrie — Apr 23, 2016 — Marketing
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Water Purification Stations
These Refill Stations Provide a Solution to Flint's Water Crisis
58
Homeless Shelter Buses
The Sleepbus Houses Sleeping Pods That Can Shelter the Homeless At Night
57
Creativity-Promoting Playgrounds
This Adventure Playground in New York Promotes Imaginative Play
56
Student-Friendly Micro-Apartments
These Mini Studios Provide an Alternative to Student Housing
55
Activism-Inspired Bags
'Barrikadka' is a Leather Bag Designed Specifically for Activism Gigs
54
DIY Computer Kits
The 'Kano Computer Kit' Teaches Children How to Build a Computer from Scratch
53
Charitable Leftover Campaigns
The United Nations World Food Programme Ad Shows a Little is a Lot
52
Milk-Made Eco Fabrics
Qmilk Creates Sustainable Fabric Made From Milk Ingredients
51
Streamlined Donation Apps
The GIVIT Donation App Helps Australians Donate Essential Items
50
Body Positive Magazine Covers
'The Body Brigade' Issue of Ebony Magazine Touches on Body Image
49
Supportive Portable Perches
A Portable Stool Guarantees a Seat for Students of Rural Schools
48
Contraceptives Delivery Drones
Long-Flying UAVs are Being Used to Prevent Unwanted Pregnancies
47
Eco-Friendly Edible Utensils
These Eco-Friendly Utensils are Made Of Rice, Wheat Flour and Millet
46
Pop-Up Bunny Spas
The 7th Heaven Spa Promotes the Brand's Cruelty-Free Approach to Beauty
45
Refugee Coding Classes
This Tech School for Refugees Helps Migrants Find New Jobs
44
Empowering Anti-Violence Campaigns
This Dating App Campaign Honors International Women's Day
43
Humorous Celebrity Sunscreens
This Charitable Sunscreen Brand Supports Victims of Skin Cancer
42
Free Scar-Covering Tattoos
Tattoo Artist Whitney Develle Covers Self-Harm Scars Free of Charge
41
Spiritual Shopping Start-Ups
Aum Zone Lets You Purchase a Wide Variety Of Spiritual Products
40
Female-Empowering Holographs
Plan International's 'Lift Her Up' Campaign Celebrates Women's Day
39
Role-Play Language Apps
The TerraTalk App Uses Interactive Scenarios to Boost Language Learning
38
Tactile Art Collections
This Company Creates Touchable Reproductions of Famous Paintings
37
Empowering Holographic Events
The 'Lift Her Up' Campaign Celebrates International Women's Day 2016
36
Income-Based Airplane Seating
The Air Gini Seating Plan Reflects Income Distribution in the US
35
Poetically Dark Abuse Ads
This Violence Against Women Campaign Empowers Through Emotion
34
Powerful Female Photography Exhibitions
This Exhibition Celebrates Women's History Month 2016
33
Data-Donating Refugee Campaigns
Three Sweden Lets Customers Donate Their Leftover Data to UNHCR
32
Inclusive Celebrity Clothing Campaigns
The New Beyoncé Campaign Features Activist Jillian Mercado
31
Celebrity-Led Industrial Tours
This Actor Led a Tour of Los Angeles’ Oil and Gas Operations
30
Literacy-Promoting Workshops
The World Book Day 2016 Event Includes School Workshops
29
Cranial Carriage Contraptions
The Head Loading Halo Facilitates Ergonomic Transportation of Water
28
Hairy Pollution PSAs
This Ad by 'WildAid China' Conveys the Dangers of China's Air Polluttion
27
Horrifying Literacy Campaigns
This Ad Promotes Education By Alphabetizing Global Illiteracy Issues
26
OCD Support Networks
The 'Intrusive Thoughts' Website is Designed to Help Those with OCD
25
Donation-Facilitating Apps
The Drops App Makes Donating Money to Charity an Automated Process
24
Refugee Home Rentals
Two Bristish Creatives Post on Airbnb to Raise Money for Refugee Relief
23
Sensor-Packed Vulture Eggs
These Electronic Eggs Will Help Study Vulture's Habitats
22
Provocative Fair Trade Chocolates
These Easter Chocolates Highlight the Issue of Child Labor
21
Satirical Diversity-Promoting Services
This Fake Service Makes a Strong Statement About Diversity
20
Democratized Mayoral Schedules
Citizens Help the Mayor of Heidelberg by Suggesting Projects Online
19
On-Demand Priest Services
Scooterino Amen Will Deliver a Catholic Priest to Your Home in Minutes
18
Nutritionally Complete Cakes
The 'Feedback' Bread Cake Fights Malnutrition with Complete Nutrients
17
Empathetic Educational Robots
The Fluffy Tega Robot Motivates Children to Learn
16
Refugee Run Clubs
The 'Hej Främling!' Run Club Helps Refugees in Sweden Connect
15
Female-Empowering Streaming Platforms
The YouTube Spaces Program Puts Women's Voices First
14
Collaborative OCD-Awareness Initiatives
This Platform Allows Users to Share Their OCD Experiences
13
VR Water-Fetching Documentaries
'The Source' is a Short VR Video That Examines Clean Water Access
12
Panhandling Audio Systems
The 'Songs for Thomas Piketty' Project Uses Boomboxes to Collect Money
11
Empowering Emoji Campaigns
The #LikeAGirl Campaign Demonstrates the New for More Diverse Emojis
10
Harassment-Fighting Art Projects
The 'Programmed to Reproduce' Project Tackles Online Harassment
9
College Mentorship Schemes
StudentConnect Pairs Applicants With a College Mentor at the School
8
Costumed Adoption Campaigns
This Stunt Dressed Up Stray Dogs as Purebreds for Halloween
7
Boy Scout Milk Campaigns
This Cookies and Milk Campign Pairs Girl Guide Cookies & Boy Scout Milk
6
Backtracking Earth Hour Ads
This Earth Hour 2016 Ad Shows a Woman in 2090 and Backtracks to Today
5
Coffee Shop Food Donations
The Starbucks FoodShare Program Donates Fresh Meals to Food Banks
4
Syntax Highlighter Apps
Edward.IO Helps Novice English Readers Improve Their Command Of Syntax
3
Tornado Threat Apps
The Storm Team App Warns Of Impending Tornados and Thunderstorms
2
Assault-Preventing Software Programs
This Software is Designed to Make College Campuses Safer
1
Educational Fast Food Campaigns
The #RecognizePotential Campaign Encourages Teens to Graduate
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Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
AI Job Skill Tools
Dove Chocolate's Mom Experience Translator Helps with Reintering the Workforce
Mental Health Awareness Totes
ALDO and Kids Help Phone Join Forces on the HEARTTOTE
Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programs
Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Dating App Coffeeshops
Bumble Partners with GoodNews for Le Café Bumble in Paris
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
AI-Powered Bakery Pop-Ups
The Betty Crocker Dream Bake Studio Beats "Baker's Block" with AI
AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities
Top10Casinos Explores the Future, Inspired by the Dune Universe
Mental-Health Awareness QSR Packaging
McDonald's Alters Its Happy Meal Boxes for Mental Health
QSR Hunger Initiatives
Starbucks Expands FoodShare Program with Customer Participation Options
Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives
Heineken Presents Fields Green With Grass, Not Glass
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Kind Gardening Pop-Ups
Mrs. Meyer's Compassion Store Trades Generous Acts for Garden Essentials
Wrapperless Snack Bars
One Good Thing Packages Its Products in an Edible, All-Natural Film
Soil Erosion Awareness Sandwich Ads
Hellmann's Aims to Save Sandwiches from Extinction
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
Fairtrade Easter Candy Collections
The Divine Easter 2024 Collection is Packed with Spring Treats
Plastic Intervention Programs
Cleancult's Program Helps Households Make Sustainable Changes
Do-Good Metaverse Campaigns
Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon Empower Kids in Roblox and Beyond
Food-Inspired Interactive Booths
The Nourishing a Better Planet Sustainability Program Debuted
Refuge Athlete Programs
Nike Joins Forces with the Olympic Refuge Foundation
Encouraging Jar-Reusing Campaigns
Kraft Mayonnaise's Initiative Encourages Consumers to Repurpose
Shareable Golden Biscuits
Nutella's #BiscuitsNBesties Celebrates Social Activity Groups
Whimsical Uplifting Soda Campaigns
Coca-Cola Unveils It's Magic When The World Comes Together
Giving Tuesday Campaigns
Lush Embraces Giving Tuesday with the Charity Pot and the #92 Shampoo Bar
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Esports CSR Initiatives
The Global Esports Federation Launched a Global Social Impact Initiative
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Value-Based Shopping Apps
Veebs Encourages Consumers to Learn About a Brand's Ethical Values
Kindness-Themed Donut Promotions
This Krispy Kreme World Kindness Day Promotion Offers Free Donuts
Interactive Connected Packaging
Asahi Beverages Philippines Debuts a New Experience
Financial Challenges Mobile Apps
The Achieve GOOD™ App Aims to Assist Consumers with Debt
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Nourishing Community Food Trucks
The Barilla Connection Kitchen Truck Shares Meals & Awareness
Shopping Basket Voting Systems
WWF Japan Engages Shoppers on Sustainability in a Novel Way
Charity Health-Tech Apps
Helpster Charity Connects Sectors to provide Essential Healthcare
Virtual Community Kitchens
Mission: Hunger Helps Kids Solve Real-World Hunger Through Play
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Complimentary Soup Trucks
The Good Humor Soup Truck is Sharing Free Soup in NYC
Do-Good Pizza Taste Tests
The Good Tastes Better Social Experiment Sees Purpose Impact Perception
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Children's Food-Insecurity Campaigns
Subway's Never Miss A Lunch Campaign Is Set to Relaunch
Eco-Friendly Pet Programs
Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures Launch a Sustainable Pet Food Program
Anti-Doomscrolling Robots
NABS & Amplify Created the DoomScroller for World Mental Health Day
Thrift Shop Holidays
Goodwill Industries International is Promoting National Thrift Shop Day
Anti-Food Waste Solutions
Too Good To Go is Targeting Food Surplus Management with an AI Solution
Branded Warm Clothing Donations
UNIQLO Stands Out with Its Heart of LifeWear Initiative
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Socially Supportive Retailer Promotions
Wawa 'Buy a Kids Meal, Make an Impact' is Supportive
Educational Affordable Housing Initiatives
Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington is Uniting Youth
Branded Citizen Naturalization Campaigns
Heinz Has Launched Reviews for Naturalization
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Kindness-Promoting Culinary Experiences
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Marks World Kindness Day
Food Insecurity Retail Campaigns
Asda 'You Buy, We Donate' Benefits BBC Children in Need
Online Idea-Sharing Platforms
Collaborate, Share, and Discover Projects with Oasis of Ideas
Sustainable Turkish Textile Initiatives
ILO Turkiye and Ekodoku Aim to Boost Eco-Friendly Textiles
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Positive Lifestyle Ice Creams
Life is Good Ice Cream Comes in Seven Flavors
Charitable Shopping Assistants
Give Freely Harnesses the Power of Online Shopping for Good
Health-Forward Charity Initiatives
innocent Drinks and Co-Op Team Up to Support Fruit & Veg Access
Festive Social Campaign Cookies
The Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Supports Charities and More
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Charitable Advent Calendars
24 Good Deeds Offers a Digital Advent Calendar with a Purpose
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Digital QSR-Backed Cookbooks
Chick-fil-A Unveils a Cookbook to Support its Shared Table Program
Unknown Birthday Campaigns
Grey Bangladesh & Tasty Treat Address a Significant Issue in Bangladesh
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
Social Good Breakfast Promotions
Pancakes for a Purpose Benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Problem-Based Website Ideas
Painkiller Ideas Offers a Database of Real Consumer Problems
Social Good Ranch Popcorns
Double Good Home on the Ranch Popcorn Supports a Good Cause
Pizza Craving Campaigns
Domino's Pizza and WorkInProgress Launch the Emergency Pizza Campaign
Kindness-Promoting Local Business Markets
KIND Snacks hosts the KINDness Market in Toronto
Toxic-Free Election Challenges
Stonyfield Organic Addresses Both Environmental and Social Concerns
Sustainable Toilet Papers
Asda and The Good Roll Bring Sustainable Toilet Papers to the UK Market
Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags
This Giant Food Reusable Bag Campaign Supports Nonprofits
Chance to win £10,000
Meet the Cornish upcycler inspiring people
Food Holiday Calendars
Food Holidays is Celebrating National Days for Foodies
Food Insecurity-Targeting Initiatives
Hormel Foods Expanded Its Efforts During Hunger Action Month
Social Connection-Focused Initiatives
Meals on Wheels America Combats Loneliness Among Seniors
Gamified Sustainability Platforms
The Carbon Games is an App that Makes Sustainability Competitive
Autism Awareness Tech Products
TORRAS Presents its COOLiFY Cyber Product in New Campaign
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Friend-Finding Dinners
Timeleft Fights Big-City Loneliness by Matching Strangers for Dinner
Charitable Toy Stores
Dayra is the World's First Free Online Toy Store
Tradition-Focused Digital Libraries
Nestlé Brands Introduced the Living Traditions Library
Appetizer-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Summer Fresh® Debuted 12 Days of Appetizer Recipes
Relationship-Strengthening Dating Ideas
Perfect Dates is an App Inspiring Stronger Bonds
Hyper-Local Gifting Communities
On the Buy Nothing Project App, Everything is Given Freely
Closet-Clearing Challenges
Traid's Closet Clear-out Challenge Boosts Garment Donations
At-Risk Youth-Targeted Initiatives
Victoria's Secret Notes Its Work with Pacific Links Foundation
Christmas-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Toys for Tots Supports Children with Christmas in July
Eco Meal Program Initiatives
The Home Chef Food Rescue Program Redirects Surplus and Waste
Prolonged Activism Campaigns
Oxfam's Stay In The Fight Encourages Lasting Social Influences
Social Good Chocolate Products
A'cappella Chocolates Kabalagala Clusters Were Made with Nonprofits
Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures
GREEN GRADS Features Roberta Schreyer's Dreamstones
Food Insecurity-Addressing Partnerships
TUMS and Second Harvest Address Food Insecurity in Canada
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Social Good Holiday Initiatives
This Holiday Season Milo's Tea is Donating to Feeding America
Vote-Encouraging Coin Campaigns
The Community Creates the Limited Electoral Coins
Uplifting Mental Health Campaigns
Samaritans is Challenging "Blue Monday" with "Brew Monday"
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Fundraising Restaurant Collaborations
Comic Relief US & Chuck E. Cheese Team Up for Red Nose Day
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Children's Illustrated Book Campaigns
The 'One in 100' Initiative Spotlights the Medically Complex
Connective Non-Profit Funding
Wingtap Connects Users with Charities in Need of Fund
Awareness-Raising Salad Bowls
The Smile Farms Bowl Honors Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Massive Avocado Donations
Avocados from Peru Donates 100,000 Avocados to a San Diego Food Bank
Female Orphanage Initiatives
OTB Foundation Supports an Orphanage with Jil Sander Initiative
Inclusivity-Centric Back-To-School Campaigns
Sistema Launched a Back-To-School Survey
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Lighthearted Meme Apps
Goodday is a Meme App Designed to Inspire Happiness
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Refugee-Supporting Workplace Initiatives
IKEA is Extending its Refugee Employment Pilot
Charitable Food Donation Initiatives
Nando's Mandela Day Dash Honors Underserved Communities
Public Hygiene Campaigns
Tsekmo Has Launched the Clean Bathroom Global Challenge
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Shared Kitchen Initatives
Metro & Food Banks of Quebec Address Food Insecurity
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Daily Kindness Prompts
'Sharing Your Kindness' Makes Spreading Positivity a Daily Habit
Charitable Esports Projects
Epic Foundation Launches the Esports for Good Initiative
Local Economic Growth Initiatives
Hershey's is Supporting Village Savings and Loan Associations
India-Based Senior Campaigns
The Alappuzha Social Justice Department Launches an Elderly Campaign
Connective Altruistic Apps
Heart 2 Help Uses Tech Can to Foster Positive Relationships
Crisis Response Services
Charity Launches a Free Community Crisis Response Service for Tragedies