For nearly three decades, the Cisco Foundation has been transforming ideas into opportunities, helping people and communities worldwide thrive.
Our journey began in 1997 with a mission focused on meeting essential human needs in California’s Bay Area. Since then, we’ve expanded our reach, partnering with both nonprofit and for-profit organizations—ranging from seasoned leaders to emerging disruptors—to tackle global challenges with bold, technology-powered solutions.
This approach has allowed us to improve one billion lives, provide millions of dollars in catalytic funding, and collaborate with organizations in almost every region across the globe. Today, we’re excited to share the progress and impact highlighted in our FY25 Cisco Foundation Impact Report.
Explore the insights and achievements in the FY25 Cisco Foundation Impact Report.
Over the past year, rapid change and new opportunities have emerged as organizations continue to evolve in the era of AI. Through our partners, we’ve seen what’s possible when innovation and human resilience intersect—from supporting individuals rebuilding their lives after incarceration to empowering social enterprises that broaden access to education, financial resources, essential services, and climate solutions.
While the Cisco Foundation offers the support, it is our partners’ vision, dedication, and creativity that make meaningful transformation possible.
Some key accomplishments featured in this year’s report include:
Improving the lives of more than 154 million people across every region Supporting 103 organizations in over 100 countries Helping unlock over US$42 million in additional public and private sector funding for our nonprofit partners—more than doubling our collective impact Our journey began in 1997 with a mission focused on meeting essential human needs in California’s Bay Area. Since then, we’ve expanded our reach, partnering with both nonprofit and for-profit organizations—ranging from seasoned leaders to emerging disruptors—to tackle global challenges with bold, technology-powered solutions.
This approach has allowed us to improve one billion lives, provide millions of dollars in catalytic funding, and collaborate with organizations in almost every region across the globe. Today, we’re excited to share the progress and impact highlighted in our FY25 Cisco Foundation Impact Report.
Explore the insights and achievements in the FY25 Cisco Foundation Impact Report.
Over the past year, rapid change and new opportunities have emerged as organizations continue to evolve in the era of AI. Through our partners, we’ve seen what’s possible when innovation and human resilience intersect—from supporting individuals rebuilding their lives after incarceration to empowering social enterprises that broaden access to education, financial resources, essential services, and climate solutions.
While the Cisco Foundation offers the support, it is our partners’ vision, dedication, and creativity that make meaningful transformation possible.
Some key accomplishments featured in this year’s report include:
Beyond the data, the stories from our partners are what truly inspire us. This year’s report highlights several organizations that exemplify leadership, innovation, and lasting impact.