Social Innovation Investments
Empowering women and transforming economies globally through inclusive partnerships
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Learn more about four of Cisco’s partners - Living Goods, One Acre Fund, Solar Sister, and Trickle Up - who helped us exceed our One Billion Lives Impacted goal by providing people, especially women, with equitable access to the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to support themselves and their families toward long-term independence, resilience, and economic security.
Investing in partnerships for inclusion and innovation: a spotlight on Astia and Kiva
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This Social Impact Partner series blog features Cisco’s partnership with Astia and Kiva, in honor of the incredible work these organizations are doing to advance investment opportunities to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color-owned businesses in the United States and globally.
International Day of Education 2024: Spotlight on Cisco’s Education Non-Profit Partnerships
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On International Day of Education, Cisco is proud to spotlight its non-profit partnerships with Code.org, Darsel, Raspberry Pi Foundation, and Science Buddies, in honor of the incredible work these organizations are doing to advance education opportunities globally.
Purpose. Partnership. Impact.
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To achieve our goal to positively impact one billion lives, Cisco forged over 100 global non-profit partnerships aligned with the purpose-driven principles that guide our business, technology, and innovation. We focused on the areas we could have the deepest impact: crisis response, learning and digital skills, and economic empowerment.
Cisco’s grantee and investee partners share what they look forward to most at Climate Week NYC
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Cisco's grantee and investee partnership leaders participating in Climate Week NYC share what they look forward to most at this year's event.
Transforming sustainable food systems through transparency and digital inclusion
6 min read
Fairfood has developed a blockchain-based technology platform called Trace with support from Cisco. Trace provides full transparency across the food supply chain, enabling ethical business practices that improve the lives of small farmerholders and food workers.
Signpost reminds us that great things are possible through collaboration
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In recognition of World Humanitarian Day, learn more about Cisco's partnership with the International Rescue Committee and Signpost.
How Canopy Planet is Empowering Brands to Protect the Planet’s Most Vital Resources
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Canopy Planet is a recipient of funding through the Cisco Foundation's climate portfolio, and is on a mission to protect the world’s forests.
How World Possible is using technology to inclusively bridge the digital divide to help teachers and students
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In appreciation of educators everywhere, we want to shine a light on how World Possible's RACHEL device is used to build teacher capacity.
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