Social Impact

Cisco and social justice: A commitment with deep roots and a bold future

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Q&A with Cisco’s own Scott McGregor on the ongoing impact of Cisco’s Social Justice beliefs and actions and what comes next.

Breaking through barriers: Upwardly Global helps work-authorized immigrants secure meaningful U.S. employment

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Cisco NGO partner Upwardly Global elevates U.S. immigrants who are searching for quality employment that matches their professional skills and experience. Our latest grant supports AI development to help streamline and improve the job search process.

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.

Cisco NGO partner Simprints to advance ethical, inclusive AI for face recognition biometrics

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Cisco NGO Partner Simprints plans to expand their biometric technology by developing and open sourcing an ethical and inclusive AI Face ID model, helping millions without formal IDs access healthcare and humanitarian aid.

Leveraging technology to empower refugees with secure and equitable access to information, resources, and opportunities

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In recognition of World Refugee Day, this blog highlights some of Cisco’s amazing partnerships that through early-stage investment by the Cisco Foundation, have enabled these partners to design, validate, replicate, and scale tech-delivered solutions that are driving impact to support refugees, migrants, and internally displaced persons.

Working with Community Corporate to reskill refugees through Cisco Networking Academy

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Empowering refugees with vital digital skills and meaningful job opportunities through Cisco Networking Academy, Community Corporate in Australia is getting results.

Celebrating Juneteenth: A Call to Embrace Our Shared Humanity

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Juneteenth symbolizes freedom and resilience. Cisco's Chief DEI Officer, Gloria Goins, takes us on a journey through Juneteenth's history, her personal connection to the holiday, and into the heart of what this day means for us all.

April 30, 2024

OUR CORPORATE PURPOSE

Increasing cybersecurity awareness and skills training across India

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Learn how Cisco and the NIIT Foundation have partnered to increase cybersecurity awareness and skills training in India.