Upwardly Global: Bridging the divide for immigrants to thrive in the U.S. workforce
Upwardly Global (UpGlo), is a Cisco nonprofit partner that has supported over 18,000 internationally trained professionals restart their careers in the U.S.
Our Corporate Purpose
Welcome to Our Corporate Purpose blog! We highlight our work and initiatives benefitting our people, communities, and the planet, and helping to Power an Inclusive Future for All.
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Our Corporate Purpose
Cisco CSR in India: Making a positive social impact
When India became the only country globally to mandate a CSR law, we saw a great opportunity to create a more inclusive future for all. Learn more about Cisco CSR in India.
People Behind CSR at Cisco: How Cisco drives an inclusive, sustainable future through the circular economy
Katie Schindall is the Director of Circular Economy at Cisco, helping us move from a linear economy to a circular model of resource conservation.
Envisionit Deep AI: Meet the team democratizing access to healthcare
Envisionit Deep AI was awarded a Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge Second Runner-Up Prize for their AI solution that enhances medical imaging diagnosis.
Leaf Global FinTech: Meet the team pushing past barriers to virtual banking
A Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge Third Runner-Up Prize was awarded to Leaf Global Fintech for their solution to create access to virtual banking.
GIC Space: Meet the team providing access to breast and cervical cancer care to women in sub-Saharan Africa
GIC Space won a Second Runner-Up $50,000 USD prize in the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge. Learn more about their solution.
Blue Tap CIC: Meet the team bridging the gap for clean water accessibility
Blue Tap CIC, won a Second Runner-Up $50,000 USD prize in the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge. Learn more about their solution.
WaterScope: Meet the team using machine learning to ensure water is safe to drink
Waterscope was awarded a $75,000 USD prize as the Regional First Runner-Up for EMEAR in the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge.
Virtualahan: Meet the team creating access to education and employment opportunities for people with disabilities
Virtualahan was awarded a $75,000 USD prize as the Regional First Runner-Up for APJC in the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge.
