Smart Cheli, a proud member of the 2nd Scratch Education Collaborative (2022-2024), believes in equitable creative coding. Our Equitable Creative Coding Resources (ECCR) embrace this philosophy by:

These ECCR principles come alive in Smart Cheli's Light Up Kathmandu: Scratch and Arduino KIT. This holistic kit blends electronics, coding, and storytelling into a captivating STEM adventure for children.

Smart Cheli's ECCR approach in the Learning KIT empowers children, especially those from marginalized communities, to explore the magic of STEM with confidence and creativity. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to shine in the world of technology, and our resources are designed to pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable future.
STEM kit
Light Up Kathmandu Workbook

Pragati Shikshya Sadhan, Kupondole, Lalitpur

Nirmal Batika Academy, Tokha, Kathmandu

Shree Panchakanya Secondary School, Chhauni

Viswa Niketan Secondary School, Tripureswor

Adarsha Saula Yubak Secondary School, Bungamati

Aaradhana Ojha - Educator

Melina Shakya - Designer

Nisha Dangi Volunteer

Pragyee Shrestha Project and Product Development Lead

Jyoti Gupta - Educator

Swastika KC Workbook Designer

Neha Shrestha Volunteer/ Proofreader

Sulata Dhakal Director of Program

Nandani Sah - Educator

Aarjan Tandukar Illustrator

Prabhat Neupane Volunteer/ Proofreader

Pratiksha Pandey CEO

Prerana Sapkota - Educator

Smrita Shrestha Volunteer

Anjana Bohara Observer

Santosh Upreti - Educator

Birat Shrestha Volunteer

Ila Adhikari Story Writer