Technology for Good

We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and benefit the planet. That is why we invest in and partner with global problem solvers who are developing technology solutions.

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Education

How the International Youth Foundation and Cisco Networking Academy Are Providing Digital Skills Development in Mexico
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development indicates that “Raising living standards [in Mexico] will require boosting productivity growth by improving the business climate, including

Education

Cisco Networking Academy Expands 'Skills for All' With Entry-Level Certification for Cybersecurity Learning Pathway
When Cisco Networking Academy launched Skills for All in July 2021, we transformed the global learning landscape with our free, mobile-first skills-to-jobs program.

Innovation & Technology

Cisco Networking Academy Partner NIIT Foundation Creatively Addresses Inclusivity
While the International Monetary Fund predicts India’s economy will bounce back from the pandemic — with GDP predicted to grow 12.5 percent in 2021, after an eight percent decline in 2020 — a big challenge is ensuring that the growth is inclusive.

Innovation & Technology

Using Technology to Better Support Conflict-Affected Families in Nigeria
“We had a better life before and now everything is out of control,” says Hadiza, a mother of 8, whose family has been affected by the humanitarian crisis in northeast Nigeria

Innovation & Technology

From Despair to Hope: How Technology Was Used for Good in Lebanon
Following the massive Beirut, Lebanon port explosion in 2020, it made my heart ache to see many people in my country traumatized and struggling.

Innovation & Technology

How MIND Research Institute Uses Collaboration Tools Like Webex for Hybrid Work
We recently connected with one of our nonprofit grantees, MIND Research Institute, to learn more about how they are using Cisco technology to embrace hybrid work.

Education

Networking Academy Success Stories: Chef Turned Cybersecurity Analyst, and More
Cisco Networking Academy is providing a powerful skills-to-job pathway for learners around the world to these in-demand jobs. I had the opportunity to speak with alumni who work in the field to learn how it helped get them to where they are today.

Education

Bridging Remote Digital Divides on Tribal Lands With the American Indian Higher Education Consortium
Pandemic-related disruption was particularly acute in remote, underserved communities. Cisco is helping harness the power of technology to drive more inclusivity and opportunity for underserved populations and communities by bridging remote digital divides through technology and education.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Housing First Rome, a Unique Partnership to End Homelessness in Rome
Having a safe place to call home is more than a necessity: it’s a basic human right. Yet globally, homelessness remains a complex and persistent social issue.

Innovation & Technology

Plentiful: Innovative Technology Elevates Dignity for Those Experiencing Food Insecurity
The Transformational Tech series highlights Cisco’s nonprofit grant recipients that use technology to help transform the lives of individuals and communities.
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