Philanthropy
Seventeen have frequently marked their debut anniversaries with charitable donations, with much of their group philanthropy focused on children, education and youth. After receiving their first earnings, in 2016 the group donated 13 goats, each named after one of the members, to children in Tanzania. The goats provided milk and a potential source of income, as their offspring could be sold to help cover educational expenses. The members later received a photograph and letter from a child who wrote that they would raise their goat in pursuit of their dream. The donation marked the beginning of Seventeen's recurring anniversary philanthropy, with the group making contributions to children's organizations and foundations on subsequent debut anniversaries.
In 2017, Seventeen participated in "Letters from Angels" as part of its 15th anniversary; the adoption campaign, run by Korea's Social Welfare Society and photographer Seihon Cho, raises awareness for orphans and single mothers by displaying photos with celebrities to promote adoption. On their third anniversary, Seventeen worked with 1st Look magazine to design and sell personalized T-shirts made by the members, donating proceeds to those in need. Ahead of their fourth anniversary, Seventeen donated to a campaign by ChildFund Korea that provides housing support to children in need under the name of their fan club, Carat. Members Mingyu and Seungkwan personally designed the signboard that they also gave.
On their fifth anniversary, Seventeen donated to children and adolescents in need, specifically supporting education for the youth, including educational mentoring for children of multicultural families, scholarships, and cultural and arts education. In 2020, Seventeen collaborated with jewelry designer Francesca Amfitheatrof and her brand Thief and Heist on a limited-edition eco-friendly bracelet called "The Tag". The bracelets were made of recycled plastic, and a portion of the proceeds was donated to the Plastic Bank organization to help preserve the environment.
On their sixth anniversary, Pledis Entertainment revealed that the group made a donation to the international humanitarian non-governmental organization Good Neighbors in order to assist children who have been victims of abuse. Their donation helped fund the victims' recovery and psychological treatment, in addition to supporting the improvement of their emotional stability and the restoration of their daily lives at home. On their seventh anniversary, Seventeen made donations to the underprivileged around the world to commemorate the seventh anniversary of their debut. The group's donation went to the UNESCO Korean National Commission's Global Education Sharing Project to help those such as children and teenagers in Africa and Asia receive an education. In March 2025, Seventeen donated 1 billion KRW through the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association to help the victims of the wildfires that occurred in the Ulsan, Gyeongbuk, and Gyeongnam regions.
In 2022, Seventeen launched a global campaign for the UNESCO Korean National Commission in support of a sustainable "future of education". On August 2, the Korean National Commission for UNESCO announced that it signed a business agreement with Pledis Entertainment to strengthen cooperation in education, including hosting the "Going Together" global campaign to encourage youth participation and interest. Through the campaign, Seventeen would promote the importance of education and encourage young people to participate in various educational activities to share the message of "Let's move forward together" for the future of sustainable education. The group expanded the campaign by donating part of the profits of their third world tour, Be the Sun, in addition to donations for the seventh anniversary of their debut.
In celebration of International Day of Education, on January 24, 2023, the Korean National Commission for UNESCO shared a new font inspired by Seventeen's mascot, Bongbongie, for a donation campaign running from January 24 to February 28. The font, made available for download after a minimum donation of $1.50 to UNESCO, "reflects 6-year old Bongbongie's newly-learned letters [and] symbolizes the importance of literacy and the joy of learning." On November 14, Seventeen went to the UNESCO headquarters in France and gave a speech and a performance.
In April 2024, Seventeen collaborated with the Korean National Commission for UNESCO to establish two community learning centers in East Timor, in an effort to provide education to marginalized students. On June 26, Seventeen was officially named as UNESCO's first-ever Goodwill Ambassador for Youth. Accepting the position, the group announced that they would pledge US$1 million to the joint Global Youth Grant Scheme with UNESCO for the next chapter of the "Going Together" campaign. To commemorate their 11th anniversary as a group, in 2026 they made a donation to the Korean National Commission for UNESCO, specifically for a scholarship program supporting lower secondary school enrollment in Laos.
