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Erin Connor

Director, Cisco Crisis Response

Social Impact Office

Erin leads Cisco's Crisis Response team, which provides technical assistance and cash and product grants to nonprofit organizations leveraging technology to increase access to food, water, shelter and disaster relief for vulnerable populations.

Articles

A Look Behind Cisco Crisis Response

3 min read

Today, connectivity is no longer a form of aid; instead, it’s often necessary to even receive aid. Beneficiary registration, digital cash, relief benefits, and social service applications all require secure connectivity— and Cisco helps deliver this essential need.

October 29, 2024

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Cisco Crisis Response: Reinstating Connectivity to Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

3 min read

The Cisco Crisis Response (CCR) team has responded to over 100 incidents across disasters and humanitarian efforts in 38 countries, providing secure connectivity for emergency response agencies and aid organizations to carry out life-saving activities after a crisis - most recently with Hurricane Helene.

Six years into our housing commitment: Where are we now?

1 min read

Through an interactive story map, learn more about Cisco’s commitment to address homelessness, progress made over the last six years, what’s next, and how you can help.

January 11, 2024

PARTNER

Empowering Crisis-Affected Communities: Cisco’s Commitment to IRC Signpost

3 min read

In times of crisis, armed conflict, or natural disasters, people are forced to make life-changing decisions under extreme pressure. Access to timely, accurate, and straightforward safety information is an invaluable resource for these communities as they relocate, search for critical services and struggle with complex problems.

Powering Homes, Igniting Futures: The ECOCA Solar Cooker

5 min read

This piece was previously published on the Mercy Corps Technology for Development blog. Mercy Corps is a Cisco nonprofit partner.

Mercy Corps: Digital solutions for basic needs

5 min read

This piece was previously published on the Mercy Corps Technology for Development blog. Mercy Corps is a Cisco nonprofit partner.

KoboToolbox: Transforming humanitarian work through voice capture and translation

4 min read

The creators of KoboToolbox are developing a new audio recording and translation technology, helping humanitarians better collect data.