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.
Empowering refugees with vital digital skills and meaningful job opportunities through Cisco Networking Academy, Community Corporate in Australia is getting results.
Read how Ying Ying overcame language barriers and lack of IT expertise to transform her life and career as a migrant from China to Australia, and went on to inspire others as an educator through Cisco Networking Academy.
Cisco believes equally in sustained support over time to help other people beyond moments of crisis. The Talent Bridge program addresses the tech skills gap, connecting Cisco and partner employers to qualified candidates.
World Refugee Day is held annually on June 20 to generate awareness around the refugee crisis. It aims to build empathy and understanding for refugees.