Funds in Disaster Relief

Monsoon season arrived earlier than usual, bringing heavy rains across northeastern Bangladesh resulting in the region's worst flooding in over 120 years. As of mid-June, more than 900 square miles have been affected by floods, impacting and isolating more than 4 million people across several districts including Sylhet and Sunamganj. At least 40 people have been killed; homes, livelihoods and infrastructure have been destroyed. Cisco Foundation has launched a $25K Bangladesh Floods disaster campaign to support the efforts of Islamic Relief and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Donations will be matched up to $10,000 per employee. Campaign donations will not be counted toward employees' annual $25,000 match limit. Note on Tax Deductibility: This fund includes U.S.- based organizations. U.S. employees who make a credit card donation will receive a receipt for tax deductibility for the portion of the donation contributed to these organizations. Employees outside the U.S. will not be able to receive a receipt for tax deductibility for credit card donations to organizations in this fund.

The flood situation in Assam remained grim over the last few months with over 54.5 lakh people still affected and 100+ deaths reported till date. Brahmaputra and Barak rivers along with its tributaries are in spate in most of the affected districts and vast tracts of land remained inundated in 32 of the total 36 districts in the state. The flood waters, however, receded in a few places. According to the Central Water Commission (CWC) bulletin Kopili river is flowing above the danger level at Kampur in Nagaon district, Disang river in Sivasagar, Brahmaputra at Nimatighat, Tezpur, Goalpara and Dhubri, Barak river at Karimganj, Cachar and Hailakandi district and Kushiara at Karimganj. The worst affected districts are Barpeta where 11,29,390 are affected, followed by Kamrup with 7,89,496, Dhubri with 5,97,153 and Nagaon with 5,03,450 people in the flood, according to a bulletin of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). The flood has damaged 218 roads and 20 bridges, besides breaching two embankments in Kamrup district. A crop area of 99,026 hectares and 33,17,086 animals have been affected. Below are the listed non-profits which are contributing towards the Assam relief operations and Rehabilitations. You can directly donate to the non-profit and submit the receipts on Foundation portal to request for a match or donate by clicking on the "Donate" button on this page. A. Goonj: https://goonj.org/donate/campaign/annual-floods B: IAHV: https://www.iahv.org/us-en/assam-relief-appeal/ C. Global Giving: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/assam-floods-ravage-millions-of-lives/donate/ NOTE: Please add a designation "Assam Flood Relief" while donating. We will add additional non-profits as and when we learn about them. Thank you for your contribution, Kanchan Lodh Roy

On June 22nd, 2022 a powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan. That afternoon, the toll had already reached at least 1,000 casualties and more than 1,500 more injured. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 5.9-magnitude earthquake occurred around 1:30 a.m. local time. It was felt across most of the country, and because it took place near the border of Pakistan, the country was also affected. We don't yet know the full magnitude of the disaster, but these organizations are sharing their work and receiving donations so that you can help those affected.

RaisedBy.Us is working with VictimsFirst to provide immediate financial support to the families of those killed in Uvalde and Buffalo.

The situation in Ukraine remains concerning and our thoughts and support are with the people of Ukraine. You can help now by donating to the #CiscoBewegt for Ukraine Fund, which supports the efforts of the organizations listed below that care about Ukrainian refugees and improving the situation in Ukraine. After you donate the $20 participation fee to the fund, you can register on the "Pavelka" page and start counting steps. For every additional dollar you donate beyond the participation fee, you can earn credit for 1,000 additional steps in the Pavelka app. Do not forget - every US Dollar will be matched by the Cisco foundation - so your donation amount is automatically doubled! "The aggression against Ukraine is still forcing millions of people to flee their homes and live in dramatic circumnstances. With #Ciscobewegt we are giving a hand to those families in pain while keeping us strong through movement. Let's not stand still but join forces and, together with our Cisco colleagues in Germany and Austria, move for Ukraine! I count on each and everyone of you to join the movement, become a change maker and help us meet our goal of moving around the Ukrainan border 30 times while collecting 50.000USD for humanitarian aid. Thank you for your positive impact. Slava Ukraini!" Christopher Tighe

The situation in Ukraine remains concerning and our thoughts and support are with the people of Ukraine. You can help now by donating to the #CiscoBewegt for Ukraine Fund, which supports the efforts of the organizations listed below that care about Ukrainian refugees and improving the situation in Ukraine. After you donate the $20 participation fee to the fund, you can register on the "Pavelka" page and start counting steps. For every additional dollar you donate beyond the participation fee, you can earn credit for 1,000 additional steps in the Pavelka app. Do not forget - every US Dollar will be matched by the Cisco foundation - so your donation amount is automatically doubled! Cisco Austria is proudly taking part in the initiative #CiscoBewegt - together with our Cisco colleagues from Germany and Switzerland we will move and stay strong for Ukraine! The Russian aggression is ongoing, forcing people to flee and live in fear. Our goal is to run 30 times around Ukraine and collect 50k$ of donations to support humanitarian aid for Ukraine! Become a member of this good cause and help us reach our goal! #StandUpForUkraine Hans Greiner, GM Austria

The situation in Ukraine remains concerning and our thoughts and support are with the people of Ukraine. You can help now by donating to the #CiscoBewegt for Ukraine Fund, which supports the efforts of the organizations listed below that care about Ukrainian refugees and improving the situation in Ukraine. After you donate the $20 participation fee to the fund, you can register on the "Pavelka" page and start counting steps. For every additional dollar you donate beyond the participation fee, you can earn credit for 1,000 additional steps in the Pavelka app. Do not forget - every US Dollar will be matched by the Cisco foundation - so your donation amount is automatically doubled! “#CiscoBewegt is a nice tradition for a god cause. This Year, unfortunately, there is nothing more urgent than helping Ukrainians who are suffering under Russia´s war of aggression. That´s why we´ve decided to run 30 times around Ukraine this Year and donate accordingly. We are very happy that our neighbors Austria and Switzerland are part of this third round.” Uwe Peter, Managing Director Cisco Germany

The mission of the IRC is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. Please consider donating to this fund in support of this mission and the collaboration between the IRC team and Cisco for FY22’s Illuminate Your Learning!

Mercy Corps' mission is to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. In disaster and in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we work with global and local leaders to put bold solutions into action. Together, we are helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities — now, and for the future. Please consider donating to this fund in support of this mission and the collaboration between the Mercy Corps team and Cisco for FY22’s Illuminate Your Learning!

Urgently needed humanitarian relief for migrants entering the US in Brownsville, TX

Selection of non profit in support of humanitarian crisis, and specifically for their program to support Ukraine.

This organization funds medication and medical supplies for field and army hospitals at the front lines of eastern Ukraine. Revived Soldiers Ukraine was founded in 2016 and has since brought 50 wounded Ukrainian soldiers to U.S. hospitals for care. The organization’s president, Iryna Vashchuk Discipio, said they urgently need monetary donations to buy medication and to repair a car used to rush injured soldiers away from the front lines.

This organization has several humanitarian efforts which assembles and delivers aid packages to Ukraine. Their mission is to provide humanitarian aid to vulnerable groups and individuals in Ukraine, raise awareness about Ukraine in the United States and throughout the world and support Ukraine in its effort to build a strong civil society.

It has been over a month that Russia started a war of aggression against Ukraine. The United Nations says ten million people — around a quarter of the population —have fled, either displaced inside the country or as refugees abroad, searching for safety. Following these events in Ukraine, VCF has set up this Bright Funds page in support of, and to enable, donations to the World Central Kitchen. In staying true to our mission of ‘Growing a better world together’, this is just one small way we can show our support to those communities facing unimaginable circumstances and uncertainty at this moment.

Tuesday evening, southern states including Louisiana & Texas were hit by multiple tornados and severe weather that has continued into today. At this time we acknowledge that some of us might be looking for ways we can be helpful, so we've created the following charitable giving fund focused on recovery and relief. Please feel free to donate to help your colleagues and their communities get on the road to recovery.

Ahla Fawda is reaching out to Cisco to help in their mission to support the Civil Defense during the holy month of Ramadan. Our partnership with Ahla Fawda allowed us to provide COVID care to hospitals, clinics and individuals during the pandemic. The NGO also visited 11 Civil Defense centers and distributed PPE's, donated a rescue board, and helped in the fixing of two ambulances. As we know from previous collaborations, the Civil Defense is not supported or helped by any entity. They are made up of volunteers that give their time and face the frontlines of all emergencies. These volunteers put funds from their own pockets to sustain their centers. They truly need our help and support. Two Civil Defense centers, Ras Beirut and Karantina, have reached out to us to help in providing food parcels to the volunteers working in each center (approximately 75 people). Food parcels contain dried goods to feed a family of five for up to three weeks. Ahla Fawda are including more items as a special Ramadan package. Each package will cost between $15-18 as of now, as prices keep increasing. Ahla Fawda has a target to feed a minimum of 1,000 families for Ramadan. The situation here is declining and the demand is increasing for basic needs. CISCO has been an incredible support, and we would be so grateful for any assistance that you are able to give us.

Fund for emergency support of charities working directly in and around the Ukraine (Europe-based fund).

Conflict has affected millions of people since fighting began in eastern Ukraine in 2014. Now with the recent invasion by Russian forces and the escalating hostilities, the situation is becoming increasingly desperate. With many being forced to flee their homes, there is great need for humanitarian assistance. You can help by donating to the Ukraine Humanitarian Assistance fund which supports the efforts of the organizations below, and have your donation matched by Cisco Foundation, up to the limit of $25,000 per employee per year.

Wherever there’s a fight so hungry people may eat, we will be there – we must be there. You’d be amazed at the power of a plate of food. It can change the world, and so can you. José Andrés Founder

Siamo tutti toccati dalle immagini che arrivano dall'Ucraina; non ci sono commenti per quanto sta succedendo ed è profonda la tristezza per la situazione che migliaia di famiglie e bambini stanno vivendo, gente che come noi fino a poco tempo fa dava per scontati un lavoro, la casa, la scuola, acqua e mangiare. Cisco ha selezionato una serie di organizzazioni cui far arrivare donazioni per poter contribuire alla gestione dell'emergenza delle famiglie che stanno scappando dalla guerra; tra queste ho scelto di supportare Save the Children che è impegnata al supporto dei bambini e delle loro famiglie in Ucraina e nei paesi limitrofi per servizi di prima necessità, salute, igiene e protezione. Tutto il raccolto verrà raddoppiato da Cisco. So che tanti di noi, anche per poco, vorrebbero contribuire. Questo è un modo per farlo insieme, in modo sicuro e con il sostegno di Cisco che raddoppierà il contributo rispetto a quello che riusciremo a raccogliere e invierà i fondi in sette giorni. Uniamo le forze, GRAZIE! We are all touched by the images coming from Ukraine; there are no comments for what is happening and the sadness is profound for the situation that thousands of families and children are experiencing, people who, like us, until recently took a job, a house, a school, water and food for granted. Cisco has selected a number of organisations to receive donations in order to help manage the emergency of families who are fleeing the war; among these I have chosen to support the Save The Children which is committed to supporting families in Ukraine and neighbouring countries for basic necessities, health, hygiene and protection. All of the harvest will be doubled by Cisco. I know that many of us, even for a small contribution, would like to support. This is a way to do it together, safely and with the support of Cisco which will match the contribution, so doubling it, and will make sure funds will be given in 7 days. Let's join our forces, THANK YOU!

UPDATE 1ST APRIL - THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR DONATIONS TO THIS CAUSE. UK AID SENT 6 LARGER 26 TON LORRIES PACKED WITH HUMANITARIAN AID DIRECTLY TO MOLDOVA THANKS TO YOUR KIND SUPPORT. THE PLAN IS TO CONTINUE TO SEND ANOTHER CONVOY OF LORRIES LATER IN APRIL - PLEASE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT - THANK YOU ALL! UKRAINE EMERGENCY APPEAL - Felsted Aid for Deprived Children (working name UK-Aid) is a registered charity that Felsted School supports and they have THREE 18 ton lorries which were ready to drive to Ukraine on 24 March full of Humanitarian aid as well as all the items we collected as a school at Harvest Festival in October. These lorries can no longer travel to Ukraine but are now destined for Moldova where many Ukrainian mothers and children are seeking refuge. 1 in 8 children in Moldova are now Ukrainian refugees. The money Felsted School raised at the Harvest festival is helping towards the cost of sending the lorries but if anyone would like to donate towards these costs, we would aim to raise £3,500 to cover the cost of sending each lorry.

Australia’s east coast is in the midst of one of the worst floods in the country’s history. After a summer of record high rainfall, the floods have so far caused a number of deaths, and the evacuation of thousands of Queensland and New South Wales residents. The clean-up and rebuild will be lengthy and onerous. Some people lost everything. Donating money is a very effective way to help the victims without overwhelming the resources of the affected communities. By donating to this fund, your donation will be automatically matched by VMware, hence doubling your impact and won’t overwhelm the resources of the affected communities.

The Association of Ukrainian Organizations in Bulgaria "Mati Ukraine", which represents the Ukrainian diaspora in Bulgaria, has announced a nationwide fundraising campaign to help people, affected by the war in Ukraine. Hundreds of refugees have already left Ukraine to seek help in neighboring countries. But the vast majority of the 44 million Ukrainians remain in their homes – in the basements, or on the front line. They are in need of emergency food packages, medical kits, disinfectants, hygiene materials, thermal blankets, medical backpacks and more.Please help! Donations from both individuals and companies are accepted. Donations can be made online through www.platformata.bg or by sending a donation SMS to 17777 with the code word DMS MATI UKRAINA /valid for the three Bulgarian mobile operators/. Official campaign page: https://platformata.bg/bg/kauzi/1531:help-ukraina/details/campaign.html

This fund is in support of Ukrainian Red Cross and organizations supporting refugees in neighbouring countries. You can help the Red Cross teams who are on the ground providing first aid, supporting health facilities with medicines and equipment, providing families with food, shelter and hygiene items, delivering much-needed water, and repairing vital infrastructure.

This fund is dedicated to helping the people of Ukraine who are continuing to be impacted by Russia's invasion. It includes Ukraine-specific nonprofits, as well as the International Rescue Committee.