Connecting Communities in Need
We help local agencies and communities prepare for, respond to, and sustainably rebuild from crises.
Request emergency communications assistance
When crises occur, we can respond quickly. Learn more about our incident response process, including how to request immediate help during an emergency.
How we provide support
Deployment of emergency networking gear, trained personnel, and cash assistance during crises.
Development of communications kits, connectivity solutions, technology grants and technical expertise.
Investment in training Cisco volunteers and strengthening the resilience of impacted communities.
Conscious collaboration with leading nonprofit organizations and emergency response agencies.
Finding solutions together
Working with nonprofit partners, we help create technology-based solutions.
Mercy Corps
In 2017, we launched Technology for Impact, a five-year, $10 million partnership agreement with Mercy Corps.
NetHope
Cisco helped establish NetHope in 2001 and continues to support its consortium of humanitarian organizations.
Destination: Home
Destination: Home and Cisco are advancing innovative strategies to end homelessness.
Measurable impact in crisis response
125
Incident responses (campaign, deployment, or technical support) from FY14-23.
15
Countries supported with refugee connectivity deployments.
13.9M
People in 45 countries benefited from Mercy Corps' Tech4Impact program.
95%
Of the 13,817 individuals receiving homelessness prevention support through Destination: Home remained stably housed.
Our response to refugee crises
“We chose to pursue a multi-pronged approach to our response, leveraging our core competencies—our people, products, expertise and financial resources—to respond to the refugee crisis.”
Erin Connor, Director, Cisco Crisis Response
Transforming lives
In collaboration with our partners, we use technology to transform lives.
ESG Reporting Hub and 2023 Cisco Purpose Report
Cisco is putting people, technology, and resources toward Powering an Inclusive Future for All, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Visit our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting Hub.
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Power an inclusive future for all
We pursue our purpose by closing the digital divide, empowering the future of work, fighting for equality and social justice, and building a regenerative planet.