About Cisco
CISCO is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. The company was founded in 1984 by two computer scientists from Stanford University seeking an easier way to connect different types of computer systems. Cisco Systems shipped its first product in 1986 and is now a multi-national corporation, with over 35,000 employees in more than 115 countries. Today, Cisco solutions are the networking foundations for service providers, small to medium business and enterprise customers.
About Cisco & Global Citizen
Cisco is a Major Partner of Mandela 100 Global Citizen Festival.
Stories
PartnerFinance & InnovationGlobal Citizen and Cisco to Power the Movement to End Poverty Together
A new three-year partnership will play a vital role to achieve the Global Goals. Read more
PartnerHealthThese Ugandan Health Workers Are Also Micro-Entrepreneurs
Cisco helps them stay in touch with their clients and optimize their business operations. Read more
PartnerEducationHow a Career in Technology Empowered This South African Woman
Soso Luningo grew up in a house without electricity; today she’s the head of an IT department. Read more
PartnerFinance & InnovationThis Social Enterprise Is Helping Indian Women and Youth Gain Skills and Build Careers in Technology
Anudip, supported by Cisco, has trained more than 85,000 Indian women and youth. Read more
PartnerFinance & InnovationUsing Technology to Build the Bridge to Possible
Technology is helping global problem solvers to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges. Read more
Food & HungerThis Activist Wants to Provide School Meals So No Child Learns on an Empty Stomach
“A hungry child can’t learn.” Read more
AdvocacyCitizenshipGlobal Citizen and Cisco Announce the 2018 Global Citizen Prize for Youth Leadership
The $250,000 award honors a young individual with demonstrable impact on the Global Goals. Read more
PartnerEnvironmentReconnecting Puerto Rico to Speed Relief Efforts after Hurricane Maria
NetHope and Cisco helped communities re-establish communications with the rest of the world. Read more
PartnerFinance & InnovationHow Learning Tech Skills Changed This Young Chinese Man’s Life
Chen Liangliang’s family helped him get his start. When his career blossomed, he returned the favor. Read more