Articles
Cisco Crisis Response: Reinstating Connectivity to Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene
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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?
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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.
Empowering Crisis-Affected Communities: Cisco’s Commitment to IRC Signpost
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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.
Cisco and Mercy Corps: Cultivating climate adaptation and resilience in Kenya
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Cisco and Mercy Corps' new partnership focuses on fostering climate adaptation and resilience in the Horn of Africa.
Powering Homes, Igniting Futures: The ECOCA Solar Cooker
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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
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This piece was previously published on the Mercy Corps Technology for Development blog. Mercy Corps is a Cisco nonprofit partner.
Five ways climate change is impacting humanitarian crises around the world
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Climate change is causing humanitarian crises around the world. Erin Connor from CCR shares how our nonprofit partners are responding.
KoboToolbox: Transforming humanitarian work through voice capture and translation
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The creators of KoboToolbox are developing a new audio recording and translation technology, helping humanitarians better collect data.
What our nonprofit partners are doing to support people impacted by the war in Ukraine – and how you can help
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Cisco nonprofit partners are helping those in need during the war in Ukraine. Learn more about how you can make a difference.