In light of recent events, the August 2016 social good trends reveal a intense focus on issues surrounding politics and social justice. From apps that encourage Americans to vote in the upcoming presidential edition to T-shirts that draw attention to racial injustice, it is clear that consumers are increasingly looking for ways to make their views heard.
With the US election only months away, there has been a growing push to ensure that all eligible voters are aware of the most pressing issues. One example of a tool being used to fight political apathy is the Hillary 2016 app, which encourages passive Hillary Clinton supporters to have more of an impact through gamified rewards. Another example is Planting Peace's controversial anti-homophobia ad, which draws attention to the stance the Republican party has taken towards the LGBT community.
As the August 2016 social good trends reveal, another issue that has risen to the forefront of the public consciousness is that of police brutality. One organization taking a stand against this issue is the American Civil Liberties Union, which created a mobile app that helps civilians hold police accountable. Another example is GLOSSRAGS' 'And Counting' shirts, which list the names of the men killed in recent police shootings.
Top 85 Social Good Ideas in August
From Gamified Election Apps to Social Activism T-Shirts:
Katherine Pendrill — Aug 27, 2016 — Social Good
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Disability-Conscious Cookware
The 'Oneware' Series Makes Cooking a One-Handed Task
82
Celebrity Parody Cancer Campaigns
A Doctor is Recreating Celebrity Photos for 'Dry July Campaign'
81
Eco-Building Tool Kits
This Tool Kit Makes the Construction of Green Homes Simple
80
Lighthearted Anxiety Illustrations
This Artist Shows the Emotions That Come with Anxiety Problems
79
Satirical Award Show Campaigns
This SatirAd Points Out The Narcissistic Nature of Award Ceremonies
78
Easy-Build Wooden Homes
This Pine Wood Home Only Took Ten Days To Build
77
Social Good Hotels
Every Facet of 'The Purpose Hotel' Supports Meaningful Causes in the World
76
Body Positive Social Efforts
Nike Women is Promoting Relatable Instagram Models in Recent Posts
75
Socially Conscious Installations
Ai Weiwei's Art Uses Life Jackets to Address the Refugee Crisis
74
Unobtainable Body Parodies
Buzzfeed Shows Men Trying to Fit into the Ideal Female Body Image
73
Reversible Homeless Shelters
The WeatherHyde is a Fully Insulated Shelter Built for All Seasons
72
Filmic Bee Hotels
This Bee Home is Designed After Wes Anderson's Grand Budapest Hotel
71
Hunger-Combating Jewelry
This Charitable Initiative Trades Jewelry for Food
70
Affordable Single Housing Units
Alexander Gorlin Designed a Building for Single Low-Income Tenants
69
Charitable Giraffe Emojis
'Gretta Grace' is Raising Awareness for Animal Extinction with Emojis
68
Homelessness Photo Series
'Through Our Eyes' Documents the Daily Lives of the Homeless
67
Body Image Photo Campaigns
A Student Created Photos That Magnify Body Image Issues that Girls Face
66
Charitable Promotion Pranks
Matt Damon Raised Money for Safe Water and Sanitation Efforts
65
Natural Affordable Housing Concepts
This Design Hopes to Change the Way Social Housing is Viewed
64
Educational Flashcard Apps
Tinycards Expands on the Concept of Flashcards by Making Them Digital
63
Educational Jewelry Initiatives
Tiffany & Co's 'Keys for a Cause' Initiative Empowers Saudi Women
62
Intelligence-Increasing Illustrations
These Drawings Feature Tips on How to Improve Intelligence
61
Modest Muslim Sportswear
The Gerak Plus Label Offers Modest Apparel for Active Muslim Women
60
Athletic Female Empowerment Ads
Nike's New Ad Features an All-Female Cast of Indian Athletes
59
Social Good Mobile Games
This Digital Game is Based on the Work of Doctors Without Borders
58
Affordable Upcycled Libraries
This Indonesian Library Uses Ice Cream Tubs to Form Its Walls
57
Mystery Summer Menus
Co-Op is Giving Out Secret Dishes from an 'Unpredictable Summer Menu'
56
Political Chain Store T-Shirts
These Political T-Shirts Make a Statement Against Donald Trump
55
LGBT Support Rings
This Ring Was Designed in Response to Homophobia in Romania
54
Eco-Friendly Card Games
'Go Eco' Teaches Players About Conserving the Environment
53
Tactile Graphic Novels
This Comic Book Artist Created Tactile Graphics for the Visually Impaired
52
Minesweeping Hexacopter Drones
The Kafon Drone Can Clear Minefields With Unprecedented Accuracy
51
Police-Policing Apps
The Mobile Justice App Helps Civilians Hold Police Accountable
50
Child-Centric Coding Apps
The GoldieBlox App Aims to Teach Coding Skills to Young Children
49
Accent-Ameliorating Chat Bots
ELSA is a Virtual Pronunciation Coach and Mobile App for Accents
48
Celebrity-Infused Social Activism
We Are the Movement Enlists Stars to Speak On Racial Injustice
47
Fashionable Hospital Gowns
Rethink and Starlight Canada Design Custom Gowns for Sick Teens
46
Visionary Conservation Campaigns
Conservationists are Drawing Eyes on Cattle to Scare Predators
45
Elevated Micro-Libraries
This Library is Made up Up Ice Cream Cartons
44
Charitable Virtual Gardens
Cancer Research UK Celebrates Its Supporters with a VR Flower Garden
43
Distracted Pedestrian-Warning Apps
The 'Look Up' App Warns Pedestrians Of Upcoming Intersections
42
Stigma-Breaking Escort Operas
This Opera Fights Damaging Stereotypes for Sex Worker Rights
41
Social Activism T-Shirts
The 'And Counting' T-Shirts by GLOSSRAGS Protest Against Racial Injustice
40
Literary Art Trails
The BFG 100th Anniversary is Celebrated with a Celebrity Dream Jar Project
39
Cyberbully Time-Outs
YouTube Won't Let Malicious Users Pass Its Video Ads with 'Skip the Bully'
38
Domed Emergency Hoods
This Mobile Fashion Store Functions as a Statement on Safety
37
Bulletproof Fashion Collections
This Bulletproof Clothing Raises Awareness for Gun Control Laws
36
Disabled Drone Pilot Programs
LADAPT Fights Discrimination of Disabled People with Job Training
35
Political Anti-Homophobia Ads
Planting Peace's Billboard Shows Donald Trump and Ted Cruz Kissing
34
Humanitarian Video Game Festivals
The Games for Change Festival Links Gaming With Social Good
33
Idenity-Exposing Campaigns
Cifa Showed the Importance of Taking Fraud Prevention Measures
32
Hearing Impairment Safety Devices
The SoundSense Alerts the Hearing Impaired in Emergencies
31
Muslim-Friendly Steakhouse Menus
This Brazilian Steakhouse's Menu Includes Halal Filet Mignon
30
Wildlife Protection Simulators
WWF's Newest Tiger Conservation Campaign Leverages Virtual Reality
29
Educational Modding Startups
The Code Kingdoms Startup Offers Minecraft Modding Tutorials
28
Trafficking-Combatting Photo Apps
TraffickCam is Asking Travellers to Fight Sex Trafficking
27
Leftover Food-Collection Apps
This App Focuses On Food Waste Prevention in Philadelphia
26
Islamic Storytelling Apps
The Sira App Educates Children On the Life Of Prophet Mohammed
25
Story-Rewinding Games
Episodic Video Game Life is Strange Lets Players Affect Previous Events
24
Activist Music Videos
Project Everyone Remade a Spice Girls Music Video for Women's Rights
23
Streamlined School Supply Drives
Clorox's Charitable Drive Aims to Support School Supply Shopping
22
Trans-Positive Sports Collections
H & M Released a Video for Its 'Every Victory' Collection
21
Pride-Inclusive Action Games
Stockholm Pride Added a Rainbow-Filled Parade to GTA 5
20
Veteran Tech Camps
VETT is Empowering Veterans By Providing Technology Education and Support
19
Female Physician Telemedicine Platforms
DoctHERS Connects Home-Based Doctors with Patients in Need
18
Comprehensive E-Book Apps
The SimplyE App Includes 300,000 Titles From the New York Public Library
17
Animal-Protecting Condoms
PETA Worked to Combat Animal Hunting with a Facetious Line of Condoms
16
Manure-Made Textiles
Jalila Essaïdi Shows That Manure Use in Design is Nearly Limitless
15
Child-Centric Chemistry Apps
The Happy Atom App Helps Foster a Passion For Chemistry
14
Mobile Micro Courses
Mimo Teaches You Computer Science Skills During Your Commute and Down Time
13
Empowering Clothing Drives
The Bay Street Suit Challenge Promotes Economic Independence Of Women
12
Peace-Inspiring Flash Mobs
The Ave Maria Flash Mob Discourages the Spread of Violence
11
Crowdsourced Crisis-Mapping Apps
The MapSwipe App Helps Users Map Crisis Areas & Help Aid Workers
10
Competitive Charitable Campaigns
Starbucks' #RedCupCheer Program Lets Charities Compete For Grants
9
Transgender Equality Campaigns
This Ad About Restroom Laws Was Made to Run During Trump's Speech
8
Youth-Focused Pride Events
The Fruit Loopz Event Celebrates Queer and Trans Youth in Toronto
7
Multilingual Texting Apps
The FirstVoices Chat App Lets You Text In Indigenous American Languages
6
Charitable Marathon Sponsorships
The Great India Run's Apparel Needs Are Supported By Adidas
5
Poverty-Combating Non-Profits
Friends of the Children Combats the Cycle of Generational Poverty
4
Charitable Coffeehouse Initiatives
Starbucks' Food Donation Program Converts Waste to Nourishment
3
Inclusive Patriotic Campaigns
'We Are America' Allows John Cena to Explain What Being American Is
2
Charitable Beach Cleanups
The Mandela Day Full Moon Beach Walk is a Nighttime Beach Cleanup Event
1
Specialized School District Apps
This App Connects People Vested In the Abilene School District
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Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Mental Health Awareness Totes
ALDO and Kids Help Phone Join Forces on the HEARTTOTE
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Sustainable Repurposed Shirts
Olivia Wilde Unveils a New Eco-Friendly Collaboration with ThredUp
Voting-Themed Fashion Ads
Reformation's 'You've Got the Power' Campaign Stars Monica Lewinsky
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
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
Logo-Centric Soccer Campaigns
Apple Introduces the MLS Seasons Pass Campaign Visuals
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
AI-Powered Fashion Apps
The 'Blend' App Helps Users Find Products That Suit Their Style and Budget
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Emotion-Regulating Mobile Apps
Feeling Great is a New Therapy App by Psychiatrist Dr. David Burns
Beauty Standard-Redefining Wellness Apps
Activerse.app Debuts a New Wellness Application — Raize
Next-Gen News Apps
Shades is a News and Culture App for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
Plastic Intervention Programs
Cleancult's Program Helps Households Make Sustainable Changes
Best-Selling Adaptive Apparel
Anthropologie Launches a New Adaptive Apparel Capsule
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Score-Tracking Esports Applications
The Esports World Cup Now Has a Mobile App for Attendees
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Boycott-Supporting Phone Apps
Buycott Helps Consumers Decide Whether to Buy or Avoid a Brand
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Gen Z-Centered Health Apps
RTRO Lauches with ChatGPT with a Focus on Mental Health
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
Period-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Nadya Okamoto Partnered with Chnge on an Exclusive Apparel Line
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Value-Based Shopping Apps
Veebs Encourages Consumers to Learn About a Brand's Ethical Values
Kindness-Promoting Beverage Campaigns
Culture Pop Soda Partners with Point Guard Derrick White
Interactive Connected Packaging
Asahi Beverages Philippines Debuts a New Experience
Financial Challenges Mobile Apps
The Achieve GOOD™ App Aims to Assist Consumers with Debt
Gen Z Voter Engagement Initiatives
Yuzu's Asian American Youth Election Campaign Features Boba
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Charity Health-Tech Apps
Helpster Charity Connects Sectors to provide Essential Healthcare
Social Sports Applications
EA is Launching the EA Sports Social App on Web and Mobile
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
Phone Breakup Newsletters
The Guardian's 'Reclaim Your Brain' Newsletter Helps Reduce Screen Time
Thrift Shop Holidays
Goodwill Industries International is Promoting National Thrift Shop Day
Youth Sports-Focused Initiatives
Gamechanger Launches the Stay & Play Champions Program
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Raw Thought Organization Apps
The 'Memosa' App Turns Ideas and Rambling into Organized Text
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Brand-Boosting Social Media Contests
Iconic Beverage Group Debuts the Iconic Agua Challenge
Social-First Car Campaigns
Škoda's Reddit Car Share Amplified the Voices of Passionate Fans
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Palestine-Supporting Ethical Apps
No Thanks is an Ethical Shopping App Helping Consumers Boycott
Responsible Alcohol Consumption Campaigns
Absolut's Call It a Night Campaign Promotes Safety
Bold Dating Campaigns
Tinder's It Starts with a Swipe is Released to Coincide with 'Dating Sunday'
Customizable Profile Social Platforms
The 'noplace' App Prioritizes Socialization
Burger-Inspired Back-To-School Campaigns
Trill Burgers & LRG Clothing Debut a Line of Activations
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Regional Eclipse Guidance Apps
The Eclipse App Was Created with the Planetary Society and Bill Nye
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Gen Z Motivational Apps
The Etherea App is Driven by Motivators and Sustainable Actions
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Activity-Monitoring Sports Apps
Strava Heatmaps Offer Athletes Insights into Populated Areas
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Pickleball-Themed Cosmetics Pop-Ups
MAC Hosted a Glow Play Summer Activation in Toronto
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Rewarding Dance Apps
Desperados Dance Club Brings the Uplifting Benefits of Movement to Gen Z
Inclusive Voting Campaigns
The Body Shop Worked with Apathy is Boring to Improve Voter Turnout
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Friendship-Focused Election Campaigns
Flash Pack Has Introduced The Friendship Bus
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Pregnancy Support Communities
Aware.ai Pregnancy App Connects Moms with Communities and Resources
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
Socially Connected Workout Apps
The 'SocialPump' App Connects Athletes to Their Friends
Toxic-Free Election Challenges
Stonyfield Organic Addresses Both Environmental and Social Concerns
Climate Change Betting Apps
Climate Bet Lets Users Wager Points on Future Climate Predictions
Authentic Ambassador Campaigns
BeReal is Looking for "The Realest Person on Earth"
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Gamified Sustainability Platforms
The Carbon Games is an App that Makes Sustainability Competitive
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Voting-Encouraging Ice Cream Promotions
Ben & Jerry's Ran the Red Pencils for Pints Initative
Limited Political Social Medias
Meta's 'Threads' Allows Users to Limit Political Content Shown
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
Community-Driven Collector Apps
Connectible is a First-of-Its-Kind Social Media App for Collectors
Relationship-Strengthening Dating Ideas
Perfect Dates is an App Inspiring Stronger Bonds
Crowdsourced Outfit-Picking Apps
Choiced Let's Users Crowdsource Their Outfit Options
Closet-Clearing Challenges
Traid's Closet Clear-out Challenge Boosts Garment Donations
Dating Culture-Inspired Apparel
Grailz Taps 2000Archives for a New Dating App-Themed Capsule
Voting Day Rideshare Deals
Lyft Rolls Out Its Most Extensive Voting Initiative to Date
Viral Political Campaign Accessories
The Viral Harris-Walz Camo Hat Appeals to Gen Z Voters
Social Gathering-Scheduling Apps
Tecatita Light Debuts the Convenience-Focused Momentitos App
Awareness-Raising Apparel
The Hats for Hope Movement Introduces a Stylish Crewneck to Its Campaign
International Awareness-Bringing Events
Illumina Recently Ran Its Steps Against Cancer Campaign
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Vote-Encouraging Coin Campaigns
The Community Creates the Limited Electoral Coins
Empowering AR Applications
Black Radiance is Unveiling a New Augmented Reality App for Black Women
Pop Culture Presidency Campaigns
Kamala Harris Adopts Charli XCX's 'Brat' Trend for Her Campaign
Crime Safety Sports Campaigns
Arsenal Launches the No More Red Campaign to Prevent Youth Violence
Sustainable Idol-Finding Apps
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Unveils a New Ganesha App
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Goal-Oriented Health Apps
The 'Bright' App Offers a Holistic View of One's Health
Cultural Social Media Documentaries
Hulu Unveils the Black Lives Matter: A People's History Doc
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Connective Non-Profit Funding
Wingtap Connects Users with Charities in Need of Fund
Connective Sports Apps
Acti Forges Connections Between Like-Minded Sports Lovers
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Love-Centric Public Service Announcements
Ad Council & R/GA Debut the Love Has No Labels Campaign
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Censorship-Combatting Social Media Campaigns
Operation Retweet Uses AI-Generated Avatars
Lighthearted Meme Apps
Goodday is a Meme App Designed to Inspire Happiness
Interactive Challenge Platforms
Join and Witness Online Challenges in One Place, at Tigbar
Membership-Based Community Engagement
The Lamp App Uses Technology to Promote Community Giving
City-Wide Food Drive Events
VGTNYC Supports City Harvest Through a Food Drive Event
Blood Center Campaigns
Markham Yard Releases the Blood Center Campaign to Inspire Donations
Comprehensive Sports Apps
OutyPlay Builds Community for Sports Enthusiasts
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Community-Oriented Aging Apps
Melissa Gilbert Debuts the Modern Prairie Lifestyle App for Women
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Charitable Esports Projects
Epic Foundation Launches the Esports for Good Initiative
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Connective Altruistic Apps
Heart 2 Help Uses Tech Can to Foster Positive Relationships
Social Media Visibility Boosting
Instagram hashtags is a Free Service to Enhance Your Instagram
Burger Restaurant Rewards Apps
Hat Creek Introduces a New Menu Item and a Dedicated App