08/03/2026
Leading with Care: Poch Bopha’s Contributions to Gender Responsive Policy
Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate Poch Bopha, an Australia Awards Scholarships alumna and a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion consultant.
After completing her Australian education, obtaining a Master of Development Studies (Gender and Development) from the University of Melbourne, 2021, Bopha has supported the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, National Social Protection Council, UNDP, UN Women, UNIDO and Oxfam in developing initiatives related to gender responsive budgeting, and care economy as well as building women’s leadership in promoting gender equality in Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction, gender responsiveness in green industry and gender responsive social protection. Furthermore, Bopha has conducted gender analyses and delivered capacity development in gender and social inclusion across various sections.
Ms Bopha is proud to work in promoting Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Cambodia.
“The prestigious Australian education I obtained through the Australia Awards Scholarship has truly enhanced my technical knowledge and critical analysis of gender and social inclusion and built my confidence to take on more impactful work for gender equality in Cambodia.”
Not only have the Australian studies significantly advanced her career, but they have also enriched her personal life, exposing her and her family to real-life experiences and Australia’s beauty and diversity.
Bopha appealed to women, saying, “Your potential and voices are vital. Embrace your strength and step in boldly.”
Thank you, Bopha, for your leadership and service. Your work shows how Australia Awards Scholarships alumni contribute to inclusive and climate-resilient development in Cambodia.
