Our Corporate Purpose
Welcome to Our Corporate Purpose blog! We highlight our work and initiatives benefitting our people, communities, and the planet, and helping to Power an Inclusive Future for All.
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From classroom to career: Ghana's new gateway to tech success
From classroom to career: Ghana's new gateway to tech success
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.
Future-proofing education: Cisco and CIT partner to tackle today’s challenges and prepare tomorrow’s workforce
Future-proofing education: Cisco and CIT partner to tackle today’s challenges and prepare tomorrow’s workforce
In the heart of Australia’s capital, the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is setting an of how education can evolve to meet the challenges of today while preparing students for the opportunities of tomorrow. Through a bold commitment to digital transformation, CIT is reimagining how education is delivered with Cisco.
How Cisco Foundation and Social Impact Investments are driving impact at scale
How Cisco Foundation and Social Impact Investments are driving impact at scale
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
How Cisco is powering entrepreneurship in South Africa
3 min read
Discover how Cisco, in partnership with WomHub, is empowering entrepreneurship and women in STEM in South Africa through digital skills training, innovation, and sustainable growth.
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.
Sustainability 101: What is clean energy?
4 min read
Did you know clean energy is a fast-growing sector, which offers business benefits and can support energy security and grid resiliency? Learn more from two Cisco subject matter experts about how it’s powering business operations worldwide.
From Design to Impact: Circular design across Cisco’s product life cycle
2 min read
The following is an excerpt from our FY24 Purpose Report, celebrating 40 years of impact at Cisco. Data and metrics are reflective of Cisco’s fiscal year 2024, ending on July 31, 2024. Circular design means designing products, packaging, and systems that enable reuse, minimize environmental impacts, drive innovation, and realize value for our stakeholders. We […]
Scan, eat, learn: Wearable devices help young learners in Africa thrive
3 min read
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
3 min read
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.
How Cisco is closing the gap on accessibility
3 min read
GenX and Millennials are aging into disability—a dynamic that highlights what millions of disabled users already know: the digital world often remains inaccessible. Here’s what Cisco is doing to close the gap.
Room by room, heart by heart: Helping foster youth thrive in college
3 min read
From foster care to dorm room, Move-in Day Mafia and Cisco give a fresh start to foster youth.
