Defining impact

A positive, measureable change in an outcome

“Positive impact,” relative to each priority sector, occurs when an individual has:

Gained access to a critical resource
Learned something
Engaged meaningfully in the formal economy

How we define positive impact

Cisco crisis response

Securely connect and empower underserved and vulnerable populations in crisis. We’re focused on investing in technology-based solutions that increase access to food, clean water, housing, and disaster relief.

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Learning and digital skills

Increase equitable access to education globally that improves student performance, engagement, and career exploration, while engaging students to take action to positively affect the environment. Deliver secure, inclusive digital skills training, partnering with non-profit organizations, universities, community colleges, etc. via the Cisco Networking Academy and social impact grants.

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Economic empowerment

Provides equitable access to the knowledge, skills, resources, and opportunities that people need to thrive and participate in community development and economic growth—including skills to careers, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion. Partner with non-profit organizations globally to securely deliver technology solutions to underserved people and communities globally.

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