Critical Human Needs and Crisis Response
Mobilizing critical resources
Cisco helps communities worldwide prepare for, respond to, and recover from crises while building longer-term capacity to meet basic human needs and combat the effects of climate change. Using a mix of technology solutions, expertise, and grants, we work towards a sustainable and inclusive future for all.
Cisco Tactical Operations (TacOps)
Helping communities prepare for, respond to, and sustainably rebuild from crises through critical connectivity, collaboration, and security solutions.
How Replate uses technology to maximize food rescue
Maen Mahfoud is the CEO and founder of Replate, a tech nonprofit with a mission to reduce food waste and food insecurity through its food recovery system. See how Cisco supports Replate to help those experiencing food insecurity.
Measurable impact in crisis response and critical human needs
By harnessing the power of digital technology and providing support, we help those who need it most.
95%
of over 1900 families supported by Destination: Home’s Homelessness Prevention program remain stably housed.
10M
people across dozens of countries reached by Mercy Corps’ COVID-19 Resilience Fund.
14.4M
security threats blocked by Cisco’s Tactical Operations (TacOps) team in FY20.
Personal impact
We positively impact individuals through our nonprofit partners.
2020 CSR Impact Report and ESG Hub
Cisco is putting people, technology, and resources to work in service of an inclusive future where technology gives everyone the tools to thrive. Visit our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Hub.
Social investment to meet crises and needs
Working with nonprofit partners, we help create technology-based solutions.
Destination: Home
Destination: Home and Cisco are advancing innovative strategies to end homelessness.
Mercy Corps
In 2017, we launched Technology for Impact, a five-year, 10-million-dollar partnership with Mercy Corps.