Giving back to our communities is a big part of our APJC Systems Engineering (SE) culture. Given the current pandemic environment we are all navigating, we have been unable to physically come together and make a difference within the communities we live and work in. This APJC SE Supporting Children Welfare Fund was set up to empower our teams to raise funds for deserving charities from the comfort of our own homes, while celebrating the unique talents of our very own gifted superstars within SE peers. Each of these charities has been selected in recognition of the wonderful work they do to help and support children. We hope you will give as much as you can, and let's all have fun in the process, as one APJC SE team.

As we approach the end of Year 2020, we would like to make the most out of our remaining yearly Cisco Foundation matching fund. In this round of our campaign, we are focusing on Children Welfare. Every dollar donated will create an impact to each child in need.

2020 Disaster Relief - Coronavirus Outbreak in Korea Recently, number of confirmed COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases rapidly increasing in Korea, the government has raised its anti-virus alert level to “Red,” the highest level, and the US Center of Disease Control also heightened its travel risk rating for South Korea from Level 2 (Practice Enhanced Precautions) to Level 3 (Avoid Nonessential Travel). The donation will be made for local people, including children with weak immunity, laborers, low-income families, and medical staff who need quarantine.

Life is more than just receiving, Make a difference TODAY! ChildFund – Green umbrella provide financial, physical, and emotional support for children with mental and physical damage, they work actively to make the world a happier place for children. They advocate the Rights of the Child (survival, protection, development, and participation), help the children in Korea can grow up in a healthy and safe environment.

Both the excitement for the holiday season and the closing of this 2021 year are fast approaching! There's never been a better time to show support for your local communities than now. To help you do this, APJC is uniting together to raise funds for eight different charitable organizations. You can make an impact by contributing, every donation counts.

Hi CPS APJC! Are you ready for a some friendly competition? Interested in also making an impact? This year, Customer and Partner Services is coming together globally to give back to our people, communities and planet through our CARE Initiative, CPS for Action and Relief Everywhere (CARE). This quarter, everyone will be asked to donate in a race to have the highest participation rate among AMER, EMEAR and APJC. Locate your regional CARE fund with BrightFunds nonprofits to have your contribution matched by Cisco, by December 21st. The most "CARE-ing" region will be announced in the next calendar year! Eager to do more? By sending a screenshot of your contribution to your regional CARE fund, you can physically race as well! We're hosting a Walk or Run competition to encourage each other to stay active. You will be added to the WxT so you can connect with and encourage your competitors. Happy racing! Persons of contact: Jordan Smith (jordsmit), Annie O'Brien (anniobri)