In 2022, Smart Cheli won the Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 4 (Quality Education), organized by One Young World and supported by Bristol Myers Squibb. Selected as the global winner for our innovative approach to reducing gender disparities in STEM education, Smart Cheli received USD 50,000 in seed funding and 12 months of executive mentorship from Bristol Myers Squibb to accelerate our impact. This international recognition enabled us to strengthen our leadership, expand our partnerships, enhance our STEM learning solutions, and scale our efforts to empower more girls through quality STEM education.