We empower social change agents with technology and expertise. Our goal: Accelerate global problem solving to benefit people, society, and the planet.
Through Cisco's partnership with Destination: Home, Sal and Elaine Sanchez discovered a bridge from life on the streets to a home of their own.
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’re 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.
1.87M
students built digital and entrepreneurial skills through Cisco Networking Academy
209M+
people positively impacted, as reported by our nonprofit grantees
45%
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.
Join Cisco and become part of the movement to make a positive impact on the world.
Our partnership with Mercy Corps is empowering people to overcome crisis, build better lives, and transform communities.
Cisco Networking Academy does more than teach IT skills. For millions across the globe, it's the first step to a better life.
Over the next five years, Digital Green aims to achieve a sustainable 25% increase in income for 1.1 million smallholder farmers across the globe.
Akvo's unique, collaborative approach to development is helping organizations around the world use their data more effectively, and for greater impact.
Cisco and Dimension Data are preserving endangered species in Africa and creating a world in which animals roam free.
Discover how we are accelerating global problem solving to make the impossible possible.
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.
Cisco awarded Oorja the US$100,000 Grand Prize for the 2019 Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge.
This year, IST19 will showcase the latest technologies and partnerships that will help future STEM leaders solve our world's greatest challenges.
See how Cisco, along with its partners, is making a positive impact on the lives of refugees around the world.