nonprofits technology series
How a digital data collection tool is helping humanitarians
7 min read
KoBoToolbox is a free, open-source digital data collection and analysis tool for the NGO sector. This tool makes it possible for disaster-relief workers to create surveys and collect data in any language.
How a game is inspiring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals
5 min read
picoCTF is an online computer hacking game that challenges beginners and experts alike to solve real-life cybersecurity problems. Cisco enables picoCTF to gamify hacking and address the skills gap in cybersecurity careers.
How a nonprofit partner supports social enterprises so individuals can gain relevant skills
4 min read
This group addresses the gaps in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, investing in and supporting social enterprises that provide employment opportunities for low-income communities facing isolation, discrimination, lack of job skills, and poor education.
How one NGO helps farmers use mobile phones to invest in a better harvest
5 min read
myAgro is a Cisco nonprofit partner addressing critical human needs. Read on to find out how they are supporting smallholder farmers in Africa.
How a nonprofit partner in education uses tech to bring educational content to those without the internet
3 min read
According to the World Economic Forum, more than four billion people lack access to the internet. At the same time, Open Educational Resources (OER) are changing the way people learn by offering free opportunities to anyone with an internet connection.
How a nonprofit partner in economic empowerment provides tech training to survivors of human trafficking
5 min read
AnnieCannons is a nonprofit whose mission is to help women break the cycle of exploitation by providing skills training, hands-on work experience, income opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
How non-profits use technology to scale impact
2 min read
This series of blog posts demonstrates how Cisco enables nonprofits to maximize technology for greater scale and impact by telling stories from our three portfolio areas: economic empowerment, education, and critical human needs.
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