Overview Community Spotlights FY24 Purpose Report

A New Era of Impact

We’re bringing the full power of  Cisco to engage, support, and invest in 40 communities around the world over the next 10 years.

40 Communities

What happens when we shift our focus from individual impact to community-wide change? Enter Cisco's next big ambition: 40 Communities.

Through a community-centric approach, we're teaming up with local leaders, customers, and partners to understand each community's unique strengths and needs and then taking action. Backed by Cisco's technology, funding, and expertise, we're helping bridge the digital and data divide, strengthening infrastructure and cybersecurity, and equipping tomorrow's workforce with future-ready skills — measuring progress every step of the way.

Together, we're creating connected, resilient communities that thrive.

 

Community Spotlights

Western North Carolina, United States of America

Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, Western North Carolina became our inaugural 40 Communities site. After providing immediate crisis response and relief, we're now working alongside local partners to support long-term recovery and resilience — rebuilding homes, strengthening digital infrastructure and connectivity, creating pathways for skilling and employment, and building resilience for small and medium businesses across the region.

Mumbai, India

Mumbai marks our first international 40 Communities site and a deepening of Cisco's commitment to India's digital transformation. Building on decades of collaboration with our partners, we'll leverage Cisco technology to deliver integrated solutions that build digital skills for a future-ready workforce, accelerate startups and small businesses, and address urban water and waste management challenges — driving lasting impact for communities and businesses in Mumbai and across the Maharashtra State.

Power an Inclusive Future for All

Celebrating 40 Years of Impact

Driven by our Purpose, we combine our technology, people, and broader networks to address society's greatest challenges. We share the progress we've made in our annual report.