Technology for Good
Technology for Good
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We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and benefit the planet. That is why we invest in and partner with global problem solvers who are developing technology solutions.
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How Cisco Is Helping Tweens Become Tech-Savvy Global Problem Solvers
by Tae Yoo, SVP Corporate Affairs
When you think back to the first time an experience inspired you to take action, you’d likely point to your adolescent years. An engaging teacher, a passionate parent, an enthralling book, or a movie that you watched time and time again. In that moment you may not have realized, but as you look back, you clearly see that your perspective on the world—...
Aug 8, 2018 4:25 PM ET
Meet the 2018 Cisco GPS Challenge First Runner-Up: Jara
When an earthquake strikes, the initial impact isn’t always the most devastating. Often, it’s the aftershocks that leave a destructive, lasting impact. The 7.8-magnitute earthquake that struck Nepal in 2015 affected nearly 8 million people, destroying thousands of homes and leaving an already remote country in critical need of support.
But hundreds of aftershocks — some with magnitudes...
Jul 31, 2018 4:05 PM ET
Meet the 2018 Cisco GPS Challenge Grand Prize Winner: CareNX Innovations
When Shantanu Pathak’s pregnant sister-in-law couldn’t detect fetal movement in her third trimester, he realized expecting mothers needed a better way to listen for their baby’s heartbeats. In his home country of India — and in many developing countries around the world — access to personal and necessary care is limited to those who can afford it.
So, two years ago, Shantanu and Aditya...
Jul 25, 2018 9:45 AM ET
Cisco VIDEO | Giving Voice to the Voiceless
"My father always told me to focus on my vision and passion, and I’ve found that when you focus on something you’re passionate about — and are clear about your mission — you’ll be able to define your path, navigate the worst, and build your dream.”
Mary Elizabeth McCulloch’s life changed on her first trip to Ecuador as a 17-year-old exchange student...
Jul 18, 2018 8:35 AM ET
Cisco VIDEO | Mobile Surveys Save Millions of Dollars While Saving Lives
World Food Programme provides food and other assistance to millions of people who are displaced by natural disasters, human conflict, and other crises. Surveying them to find out what assistance they need and for how long can be a cumbersome process, and the collected data gets outdated quickly. Cisco supported the Mobile Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (mVAM) program, which replaces face-...
Jul 13, 2018 8:10 AM ET
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