To promote awareness of domestic violence in Portugal, Amnesty International replaced the normal soap in the men's bathrooms of Lisbon bars with red soap that was identical in colour and thickness to blood. What a wonderful, drunken shock that must've been!

We feel good when we give. Whether it’s time, money or skills, it doesn’t matter – we’ve all felt it. But helping a neighbour with some heavy lifting feels different to donating money to a foreign charity. Canvas8 sat down with Dr. Lara Aknin to understand what makes us feel good about giving.

In the US, high-profile debates over LGBTQ rights are highlighting a national state of uncertainty. With new research showing that the split between acceptance and discrimination is practically 50/50, there's an opportunity for brands to take a stance and make a real difference.

With LGBTQ kids experiencing more bullying, risky sexual behaviour and higher suicide rates than their non-LGBTQ counterparts, educating young people on LGBTQ issues is more important than ever. So, how is Queer Kids Stuff and other brands getting the message across?