Social Impact and Inclusion Office
The power of ten — and the power of Purpose
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With ten days off to volunteer through our Time2Give program, $10,000 in matching donations, and tens of thousands employees participating, Cisconians are empowered to turn Purpose into action. See our impact in FY25, and what's ahead for FY26.
AI for Good: Leading with ethics, inclusion, and impact
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AI is transforming lives in ways that truly matter-from helping teachers unlock student potential to supporting nonprofits and ensuring access to clean water.
Splunk and Fast Forward partner to empower AI-driven nonprofits
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Splunk has teamed up with Fast Forward to empower a new generation of AI-driven nonprofits tackling critical global issues in health, climate, and education. This partnership highlights how ethical, collaborative, and inclusive AI innovation can close the data divide and drive real-world change.
From classroom to career: Ghana’s new gateway to tech success
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Cisco's collaboration with BASICS International launched the Chorkor Digital Lab in Ghana, empowering students with tech skills for careers in cybersecurity and networking, with support from Cisco Networking Academy and the Technology Grant Program.
How Cisco Foundation and Social Impact Investments are driving impact at scale
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Today, the Cisco Foundation and our corporate Social Impact Investments together leverage our people, technology, and funding to promote a healthy planet and increase the wellbeing of people and communities everywhere
Local leaders using technology to reshape their landscapes
5 min read
Technology platforms backed by the Cisco Foundation offer powerful examples of how innovation can protect the environment and benefit local communities.
How Cisco India helped 50 million people connect to new opportunities
3 min read
Cisco India has surpassed its bold 10-year goal of positively impacting 50M lives by 2025 through innovative, collaborative, and tech-focused Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. From skilling, to education, healthcare, and beyond, our partnerships are showcasing the power of technology to drive deep and lasting social change.
Scan, eat, learn: Wearable devices help young learners in Africa thrive
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Food4Education's Tap2Eat system uses wearable tech to provide nutritious meals to over 500,000 Kenyan school children, improving academic attendance and performance. Supported by Cisco, this initiative uses data analytics and NFC technology to maximize impact.
Empowering cleaner air and community resilience through data
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In October 2024, Splunk was pleased to provide strategic grants to three nonprofits that are working to advance solutions for a sustainable planet: OpenAQ, Radiant Earth, and WattTime. While each has a distinctive history and approach, they share a commitment to increasing data access and providing digital tools to support better decision-making that will have a positive and lasting impact on our world.
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