Charity

A total of 20 well-known architects and designers were recently tasked with producing a unique dollhouse each for UK charity KIDS. Each of the diminutive houses is meant to sport a unique feature to make life easier for children with disabilities.

Jony Ive and Marc Newson have created a one-of-a-kind Leica digital camera which will be sold at auction to raise money for the (RED) charity. The camera is based around the Leica M, but features a unique aluminum body and shell. It took 561 models and nearly 1000 prototype parts to create.

A merry-go-round that generates electricity appears to be a charming idea. But Empower Playgrounds President, Ben Markham, came up with the idea while volunteering in Ghana. There he was struck by the lack of lighting in rural schools and dwellings, as well as the paucity of playground equipment.

Pass IT On For Good is a non-profit project that helps people get their old computers ready for donation or recycling.

OneLeap is a new web tool to connect entrepreneurs with new ideas to influencers and decision-makers

The 1:Face Watch is a stylish watch that helps support a good cause.

Thirty-five year old Chris Todd has attempted to “walk” across 106 kilometers (66 miles) of open sea in a giant hamster wheel raft dubbed Tredalo.

BRIGHT is looking to bring solar-powered lamps to developing nations.

Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson has launched Little Sun, a portable solar-powered light intended for use in developing nations.

LuminAID is an extremely lightweight and easy to transport, solar-powered inflatable waterproof lantern designed for disaster relief.

The Matternet is a proposed internet-like network, that would allow goods to be transported to remote communities via unmanned aerial vehicles.

Jerry Garcia's "Lucky 13" custom Alembic guitar is to be auctioned for the Amicus Foundation charity on eBay on June 5. Amicus is run by sometime Grateful Dead member Matt Kelly who now works full-time for charity.