Our Inclusive Future

Jina Krause-Vilmar has made it her life's work to give immigrants and refugees the opportunity to thrive, both economically and professionally. As president and CEO of Upwardly Global, she works to eliminate employment barriers for immigrant and refugee professionals.

Anushka Ratnayake is on a mission to empower smallholder farmers. The organization she founded, myAgro, is reaching more than 100,000 farmers in three countries with a unique mobile layaway platform that is reducing poverty and increasing food security. 

Former teacher Michelle Brown is on a mission to improve reading and writing skills for children around the globe. That's why she created CommonLit, an education technology non-profit that has grown to reach 80,000 schools in the United States and over 20,000,000 users worldwide. 

We are flipping the script putting our host Scott Harrison in the hot seat! Hear Scott talk about how he turned his life around and started the non-profit charity: water.

Kiva borrower Sana Javeri Kadri turns her love of food into a business that helps farmers prosper and thrive.

Kiva borrower Kwami Williams faced immense setbacks with his business True Moringa, but he turned challenges into opportunities with the help of the non-profit, Kiva.

Learn how Kiva’s CEO Neville Crawley went from teaching English to models in China and running publishing companies, to leading a non-profit whose mission is to expand financial access to underserved communities.

Meet Wawira Njiru, the founder of Food4Education, and 2018 Global Citizen Cisco Youth Leadership award.

Meet Priya Prakash, the founder of HealthSetGo, and winner of the 2019 Global Citizen Cisco Youth Leadership award.

Mercy Corps joins us to talk about intersection of technology with community-led humanitarian efforts. Working side-by-side with those living through the challenges of poverty and disaster, Mercy Corp aims to build a better future.

Mercy Corps joins us to talk about intersection of technology with community-led humanitarian efforts. Working side-by-side with those living through the challenges of poverty and disaster, Mercy Corp aims to build a better future.

Mercy Corps joins us to talk about intersection of technology with community-led humanitarian efforts. Working side-by-side with those living through the challenges of poverty and disaster, Mercy Corp aims to build a better future.

It’s never been more critical to end homelessness. Join us as Jen Loving, Executive Director of Destination: Home is joined by Sam Liccardo, the Mayor of San Jose to explain their public-private partnership and how this model can lead to permanent, sustainable long-term housing.

It’s never been more critical to end homelessness. Join us as Jen Loving, Executive Director of Destination: Home explains their public-private partnership and how this model can lead to permanent, sustainable long-term housing.

Inclusive Future isn't just a catch phrase. It's Cisco’s purpose for a better world, and a philosophy for using technology, imagination, and the courageto make it happen. Our Inclusive Future is a podcast that highlights the real-world efforts of people on the front lines of positive change around the world.