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.
When standard solutions fell short, Cisco and UNHCR brought next-level wireless tech to humanitarian teams on the ground. Discover how this partnership reimagined connectivity, unlocking new possibilities for aid workers and communities alike.
Across Western North Carolina, Cisco Crisis Response and 40 Communities are supporting a coalition of partners and community leaders who have come together to repair and rebuild homes in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
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.
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.
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.
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.