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.
Top 55 Social Good Ideas in June
From Victimized Emoji Initiatives to 3D Printed Rhino Horns:
Alyson Wyers — Jun 27, 2015 — Social Good
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Underwear Campaigns
Play Out Underwear Taps Breast Cancer Survivors for Its Latest Advertisement
54
Deceptive Fashion Ads
Abrinq Foundation's Save the Children Campaign Focuses on Child Labor
53
Anxiety Awareness Editorials
Katie Crawford Depicts Anxiety Disorders Through These Self-Portraits
52
Animal Awareness Typefaces
The Panda Font Project Brings Awareness Through an Adorable Font
51
Trash-Tracking Apps
Global Alert Helps People Monitor and Report Garbage for Cleanup
50
Down Syndrome Models
Madeline Stuart is Breaking Away from Stereotypes in the Modeling Industry
49
Patriotic Beer Labels
Red, White & Blue Budweiser Labels Aim to Protect National Parks
48
Conflict-Battling Bottles
The WELLY Bottle is a Sustainable Option That Gives Back to the Planet
47
Gamified Eco Apps
The Oroeco App and Climate Change Game Gets You to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
46
Empowered Women Portraits
Annie Griffiths Captures Inspiring People in International Hot Spots
45
Ethical Vending Machines
Fashion Revolution's Experiment Tests the Allure of Cheap Fashion
44
Victimized Emoji Initiatives
The Abused Emojis Empower Children to Speak Up
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Emoji Protest Signs
Pentagram Delivers Messages Without Words at the People's Climate March
42
Chic Maternity Jeans
Christy Turlington's Maternity Collection Delivers Figure-Flattering Denim
41
Social Job Hunt Training
Fifth Third Bank is Offering Twitter Job Coaching for New Grads
40
Disabled Parking Projections
Dislife's Campaign Shows the Importance of Accessible Parking Spots
39
Body Positive Food Blogs
Fat Girl Food Squad is a Blog Community United by Food and Feminism
38
Blood-Printed Magazines
Vangardist Fights the Stigma of HIV by Using Infected Blood as Ink
37
Pop-Up Relief Restaurants
Grub Club's Temporary Eatery Raises Funds to Support for Nepal
36
Senior Citizen Restaurant Pop-Ups
Oma's Pop-Up Serves as a Social Reintegration for Grandparents
35
Violence-Portraying Drink Coasters
The Violent Coasters Aim to Discourage Domestic Abuse
34
Awareness-Raising Socks
These Colorful Socks Raise Awareness of Gloabal Issues and Charities
33
Porcelain Food Sculptures
Artist Sculpts & Sells a Year's Supply of Food to Support World Hunger
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Artificial Cosmetic Testing Skin
L'Oreal is Testing Cosmetics on 3D-Printed Skin Tissue
31
Foot-Powered Washing Machines
The Foot-Power Washer Allows You to Wash Clothes Anywhere
30
Philanthropic Photography Platforms
The Site Connects Charities & Socially Conscious Photographers
29
3D Printed Rhino Horns
Pembient is Trying to Curb Rhino Extinction by Disrupting Wildlife Trade
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Charitable Singing Mockumentaries
Coldplay Helps to Create an Unofficial Game of Thrones Musical
27
Spiritual Guidance Apps
This App Offers Advice and Spiritual Guidance on Life, Love & Work
26
Pooch-Painted Campaigns
The Canismo Projects Features Dogs as the Artisits to Raise Awareness
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Beach Preservation Campaigns
'Save the Beaches' is a Campaign to Raise Awareness of Coastline Loss
24
Television-Converting Computers
Endless by Matt Dalio is a Cheaper Option for Developing Worlds
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Socially Conscious Photography Platforms
The Site Connects Non-Profits and Instagram Photographers
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Recycled Pacemaker Charities
Pace 4 Life Reuses Donated Pacemakers in the Developing World
21
Pet Adoption Beacon Ads
The Adoption Campaign Uses Location-Based Tech to Increase Awareness
20
Tablet-Based Storytelling Platforms
Storied Myth Brings Digital and Tangible Objects Together
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Feminist Workplace Reviews
Crowdsourced Site InHerSight Wants to Eradicate Sexism in the Workplace
18
University Safety Apps
The Rave Guardian App Lets Users Communicate With Police With Ease
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First Aid Apps
The Dominica Red Cross' First Aid App Informs People About Emergency Preparedness
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Wrestling Dad Ads
This Ad Features WWE Star Roman Reigns Encouraging Fatherhood Involvement
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Altruistic Skateboarding Portraits
This Series Displays Beautiful Personalities and Spirit
14
Food Conservation Apps
The FoodKeeper App Minimizes Waste with Cooking and Storage Tips
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Anti-Violence Beer Coasters
This Tokyo Bar Designed Beer Coasters to Help Combat Domestic Violence
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Literacy-Encouraging Kites
Stories in the Sky Uses Kites Printed with Stories to Entice Kids
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Theatrical Sweet Stunts
The Nobody’s Children Foundation Shocks for a Child Abuse Awareness Stunt
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Autonomous Underprivileged Banks
This Co-Operative Bank in Gaya, India Helps Beggars Save Alms
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Customized Microchip Libraries
The eGranary Pocket Library Provides Access to Information
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Crowdfunded Charity Legacies
This Crowdrise Campaign Continues the Work Dan Fredinburg Started
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Hunger-Fighting Baby Scales
UNICEF's Fabric Baby Scale Prevents Malnutrition Before it Starts
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Touring Voluntourism Open Houses
The Me to We Trips Tour Keeps We Day Participants Involved
5
Discounted Outdoors Memberships
This Tread Lightly! Membership Includes Bass Pro Shops Discounts
4
Compassionate Social Justice Programs
Voices into Action Teaches Students about Human Rights
3
Disaster Data Platforms
The Humanitarian Data Exchange Keeps Life-Saving Information in One Place
2
Slumber Party Fundraisers
camh Darkness to Light is an All-Nighter to Defeat Mental Illness
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Sacrificial Water Campaigns
This Water Challenge Asks You To Give Up All Other Types of Beverages
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Social App-Connected Smartglasses
The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Can Now Post onto Instagram
AI-Driven Video Generation Platforms
Cadbury Launches the a Cheer for Every Volunteer Campaign
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
Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programs
Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
Problem-Solving Youth Skincare
Epic Skincare Shares Purposeful Products for Gen Alpha & Gen Z
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
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
Gen Z AI Campaigns
Lenovo Launches a New Campaign Called 'Meet Your Digital Self'
Kind Gardening Pop-Ups
Mrs. Meyer's Compassion Store Trades Generous Acts for Garden Essentials
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Gen Z Hotline Campaigns
Simply Spiked's 'Peach Responsibly' Campaign Addresses Generational Gaps
Next-Gen News Apps
Shades is a News and Culture App for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
Graphic Collaborative Streetwear
Born x Raised Joins Online Ceramics on the Born Online Capsule
AI Social media Management
Social360 Offers a Streamlined Solution to Stay Ahead of the Curve
Do-Good Metaverse Campaigns
Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon Empower Kids in Roblox and Beyond
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
AI-Generated QSR Items
McDonald's India Asks Fans to Create its Signature Collection with AI
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
Authenticity-Promoting Social Media Apps
The Viberse App Emphasizes Authenticity and Spontaneity
Esports CSR Initiatives
The Global Esports Federation Launched a Global Social Impact Initiative
Gen Alpha Social Media Apps
'SendIt' is Designed for Youth to Socialize through Games and Chatting
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
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Interactive Connected Packaging
Asahi Beverages Philippines Debuts a New Experience
Financial Challenges Mobile Apps
The Achieve GOOD™ App Aims to Assist Consumers with Debt
Youth-Focused Pizza Launches
Domino's Pizza Relaunches its Gen Z-Focused Emergency Pizza Promotion
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Charity Health-Tech Apps
Helpster Charity Connects Sectors to provide Essential Healthcare
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
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
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Gamified Kindness Challenges
e.l.f. x Beekman 1802 on Roblox Kicked Off on World Kindness Day
Anti-Doomscrolling Robots
NABS & Amplify Created the DoomScroller for World Mental Health Day
Image-Based Alternative Social Medias
'Noteit' is a Snapchat-Inspired App for Gen Alpha Users
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Emoji-Inspired Beer Campaigns
Corona's Emojiless Pledge Fights Digitization & Celebrates Reality
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
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Social-First Car Campaigns
Škoda's Reddit Car Share Amplified the Voices of Passionate Fans
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Instagram Hashtags Generators
TwoOrbits' Tool Uses AI and Machine Learning to Help Creators
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Gen Z Anti-Loneliness Funds
Hinge Combats Loneliness for Gen Z - $1M Fund
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Customizable Profile Social Platforms
The 'noplace' App Prioritizes Socialization
AI-Powered Health Communication Platforms
Humetrix is Set to Introduce SOSQR Global at CES 2024
Best-Friend Social Media Features
NoteIt Allows Users to Pick 5 'BFFs' for Special Features
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
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
Digital Passport Partnerships
Viamedici Partnered with Sustain360 on Environmental Initiatives
Social Media Impact Studies
Instagram Allows COS to Conduct Mental Health Research
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Gen Z-Supporting Benefit Policies
Chipotle Launches a New Benefits Program for its Gen Z Employees
Sustainable Funding Summits
Emerald Summit Connects Climate Innovators with Impact Investors
Accessible Mental Health Trainings
Maybelline Brave Talk is an Empowering Five-Step Online Program
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Kindness-Focused Social Media
Kyndr is a Community-Based Social Media Platform
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Unknown Birthday Campaigns
Grey Bangladesh & Tasty Treat Address a Significant Issue in Bangladesh
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Randomized Emoji Generators
This Tool Helps People Communicate Through a Gallery of 5,000 Emojis
AI Social Caption Generators
Submagic Can Create Compelling Captions in Minutes
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
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Interconnected Messaging Ecosystems
Whatsapp to Introduce Support for Messages Third-Party Apps
Gen Z Whitepapers
Wondershare Filmora Has Published Its First Whitepaper Titled 'Gen Z in Action'
AI Social Media Generators
Snowball FATG Can Help Create Viral Social Moments in Seconds
Quirky eCard Platforms
Happiepages Has an Online Celebratory Card for Any Occassion
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Social Media-Limiting Apps
Elqi Intervenes with Meditation to Limit Social Media Time
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Minimalist Social Media
Othrys Provides Social Media Optimized for Learning and Productivity
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Secondary Social Media Features
Instagram is Rolling out the Flipside Feature On User Profiles
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Uplifting Virtual Influencer Collabs
The Lennnie x Dove Collab Promotes Body Positivity
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Sustainable Idol-Finding Apps
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Unveils a New Ganesha App
Digital Social Media Diaries
Diseed Helps Capture Life's Best and Worst Moments
Goal-Oriented Health Apps
The 'Bright' App Offers a Holistic View of One's Health
Influencer Flexitarian Campaigns
Violife Launched an Influencer Campaign Aimed at Flexitarians
Social Sticker Features
Instagram Unveils the New Sticker Features for Stories and Other Content
Niche Community Builders
Socially is the Community Builder Platform for Niche Creators Everywhere
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Social Engagement Platforms
Perspik Provides an Online Space for Thoughtful Engagement
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Social Proof Enhancement Tools
Proofify Boosts Businesses with Compelling Content and Reviews
Women-Empowering Hotel Group Initiatives
Radisson Hotel Group Launched an Inaugural Diversity Week
Inclusivity-Centric Back-To-School Campaigns
Sistema Launched a Back-To-School Survey
Enriching Senior Initiatives
Ogilvy Shanghai Debuts a Seniors Initiative Called 'Morning Shanghai'
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Social Sticker-Making Features
WhatsApp Launches a New In-App Custom Sticker Maker
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Lighthearted Meme Apps
Goodday is a Meme App Designed to Inspire Happiness
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Personalized Notification Tools
Good Vibes Notifications Offers a Daily Dose of Information
Employee Engagement Tools
Triibe Offers Interactive Newsfeed, Polls, Surveys, and More
Membership-Based Community Engagement
The Lamp App Uses Technology to Promote Community Giving
Safety-Oriented Social Tools
Instagram Aims to Protect Vulnerable Teens with its New Safety Update
Blood Center Campaigns
Markham Yard Releases the Blood Center Campaign to Inspire Donations
Censorship-Combatting Social Media Campaigns
Operation Retweet Uses AI-Generated Avatars
Elevated Social Media Visuals
SocialScreenshots Creates Stunning Visuals for Online Sharing
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Social Media Lead Generation
IgLeadGen Helps People Find and Target Leads for Business
Updated Social Web Apps
Mastodon's New Update Streamlines Notifications and Posting Capabilities
Charitable Esports Projects
Epic Foundation Launches the Esports for Good Initiative
Gamified Inspiration Networks
Dailycrowds Gamifies Social Interaction for Motivation and Insights
Spiritual Wellness Companions
Sol Inspires Positivity with Daily Tools for Spiritual Health
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