On September 25, 2024, Rise Up Leader Ashwani Tiwari from India received the Ban Ki-moon Award for Women’s Empowerment for his dedication and contributions to advancing STEM and entrepreneurship education for girls in India as the founder of Maker Labs.

We spoke with Ashwani about this incredible achievement, and he shared how Rise Up Together has supported his leadership journey. He also celebrated the inspiring inventions of girls in Maker Labs.