Cisco Foundation

**Cisco Foundation** Tech-enabled solutions for a healthy planet and thriving communities **About Us** The Cisco Foundation was established in 1997 by a gift from Cisco Systems, Inc. Together with Cisco [Social Impact Investments](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/purpose/social-impact/investments.html), the Foundation aims to catalyze a vibrant ecosystem of changemakers working to positively impact people and communities around the world. **Vision and Mission** We envision a world of equitable, resilient, and empowered communities where everyone can reach their full potential and thrive. Our mission is to partner with organizations to create and scale innovative digital solutions that promote a healthy planet and advance the well-being and self-reliance of underserved communities globally. We accomplish this by harnessing the breadth of Cisco’s offerings of strategic guidance, [catalytic funding](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/purpose/social-impact/investments.html#~grant-programs), [technology donations](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/csr/community/nonprofits/technology-grant-program.html), and support from the Cisco community.