By selecting the appropriate mix of people, funding, and products for our social investments, Cisco endeavors to close the digital divide between developed and underdeveloped countries, improve opportunities in communities worldwide, and address basic human needs—especially for underserved populations.
With our human services and support initiatives, we are demonstrating how much stronger we can be together than we can ever be apart.
The Cisco Leadership Fellows program exemplifies how Cisco people and technology come together to make a difference in the community. The Leadership Fellows program places top-performing employees in local community organizations, where they use Cisco solutions and their own know-how to help expand and enhance the services the organization offers its clients. This program is also a unique way for employees to develop their leadership skills. Leadership Fellows learn to adapt, negotiate, collaborate, and consult in new ways, which serves them well in advancing social goals and their careers at Cisco.
The Cisco Foundation has a reputation across the industry for carefully vetting recipients. For instance, when we evaluate an organization seeking assistance, we make sure it is not associated with any cause that advocates or intends harm to any group or individual. We also determine that the organization is well run and keeps its overhead costs low, so the clients they serve can obtain maximum benefits.
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