Social media is the perfect way to raise awareness — and money — for a good cause. Take it from this Summer's Ice Bucket Challenge [1], which secured millions for ALS research. This time, our oversharing ways are being used for #Giving Tuesday [2], the Tuesday after Thanksgiving when everyone is encouraged to take a break from holiday shopping and donate. After donating, charitable Instagrammers are sharing photos of themselves and their cause with the #unselfie. Get in the spirit by checking out these snaps and the causes they support.
Source: Instagram user mad_hill [3]
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society [4] funds research for an MS cure.
Source: Instagram user mssociety [5]
Planned Parenthood of Southern New England [6] provides reproductive and family planning services to women in the area.
Source: Instagram user ppsne [7]
Pet Partners [8] works to improve lives with positive human-animal interactions.
Source: Instagram user buckwhiteboys [9]
4Humanity [10] encourages social change around the world.
Source: Instagram user 4humanityco [11]
Autism Speaks [12] increases funding for autism research and raises awareness.
Source: Instagram user charitybuzz [13]
The Endometriosis Foundation of America [14] advocates for the 176 million women and girls worldwide who suffer from the menstrual disorder.
Source: Instagram user randasimp [15]
Through scouting, Girl Scouts [16] empowers girls to be leaders and fulfill their potential.
Source: Instagram user Betsymays [17]
Stand Up to Cancer [18] works to fund cancer research and clinical trials.
Source: Instagram user shanymarie11 [19]
SkillsUSA [20] brings together teachers, students, and industry to work toward a skilled workforce.
Source: Instagram user healingisthehardestpart [21]
NPR [22] provides rigorous, entertaining, independent, and commercial-free reporting to its listeners.
Source: Instagram user mad_hill [23]