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Cisco Crisis Response - 20 Years of Connecting Communities in Need

By leveraging Cisco’s people, technology, financial resources, and strategic partnerships, we help strengthen community resilience and drive long-term recovery from crises.

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When crises occur, we can respond quickly. Learn more about our incident response process, including how to request immediate help during an emergency.

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How we provide support

Incident response

Deployment of emergency networking gear, trained personnel, and cash assistance during crises.

Technology solutions

Development of communications kits, connectivity solutions, technology grants and technical expertise.

Capacity-building

Investment in training Cisco volunteers and strengthening the resilience of impacted communities.

Strategic partnerships

Conscious collaboration with leading nonprofit organizations and emergency response agencies.

Finding solutions together

Working with nonprofit partners, we help create technology-based solutions.

Habitat for Humanity

Working together with the Asheville Regional Coalition for Home Repair (ARCHR) to rebuild homes and livelihoods in Western North Carolina.

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NetHope

Cisco helped establish NetHope in 2001 and continues to support its consortium of humanitarian organizations.

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Destination: Home

Destination: Home and Cisco are advancing innovative strategies to end homelessness.

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Measurable impact in crisis response

Over the last 20 years

197

responses in over 60 countries

129

matching gift campaigns raising over $30M for disaster response

950+

Community employee volunteers

$184M+

in cash grants disbursed to support nonprofit partners providing disaster relief and meeting critical human needs.

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 & Strategic Partnerships

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Cisco Purpose Report

Driven by our Purpose, we combine our technology, people, and broader networks to address society's greatest challenges.

Learn about our Purpose Read our FY25 Purpose Report

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Cisco Purpose Reporting Hub

Find in-depth reporting on our latest impact, goals, and progress.

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