We empower social change agents with technology and expertise. Our goal: Accelerate global problem solving to benefit people, society, and the planet.
Discover how Cisco is putting our people, technology, and resources to work in service of an inclusive future, where technology gives everyone the tools to thrive.
Winners of the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge are using technology to improve healthcare, increase farmers’ incomes, fight climate change, and more.
Our corporate social responsibility initiatives drive partnerships that scale results and solve global problems.
Our goal is to make a measurable impact on people, society, and the planet--and we are well on the way. We are expanding access to quality education worldwide. We contribute millions of dollars annually to social change agents who are addressing global challenges. And our efforts to make Cisco environmentally sustainable help preserve the planet.
2.15M
2.15 million students built digital and entrepreneurial skills through Cisco Networking Academy
469M+
469 million people positively impacted, as reported by our nonprofit grantees (cumulatively since FY16)
48%
48 percent drop in greenhouse gas emissions (compared to our fiscal year 2007 baseline)
We measure our success by how we positively impact people, society, and the planet.
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OmniVis is using Internet of Things (IoT) technology to analyze and identify the deadly bacteria within 30 minutes of collection.
Cisco Networking Academy does more than teach IT skills. For millions across the globe, it's the first step to a better life.
Gooru guides every student along a personalized path to mastery while helping teachers measure and monitor their progress.
Akvo's unique, collaborative approach to development is helping organizations around the world use their data more effectively, and for greater impact.
Opportunity International offers transformative financial services and training to people living in poverty.
Our community partners leverage Cisco technology, cash grants, and expertise to effect positive change worldwide.
We conduct rigorous socioeconomic research to better inform our programmatic priorities so we can reach our goal to positively impact 1 billion lives by 2025.
Savanna Circuit Tech was awarded the $100,000 USD Grand Prize for the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2020.
Cisco will eliminate all paper documentation included in product shipments by the end of 2021.
Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) is a nonprofit that aims to accelerate economic and social impact through entrepreneurship.