Siem Reap Woman Named Among FAO's 100 Women Heroes

PHNOM PENH — Oct. 16, 2026: Set Hach, a rural woman leader from Siem Reap province, has been named one of FAO's inaugural 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems for Rural Development.

She received the award from FAO Director-General QU Dongyu at the World Food Forum 2026 Special Award Ceremony at FAO Headquarters in Rome on Oct. 15, 2026.

FAO cited her leadership, resilience and dedication to improving the livelihoods of hundreds of farming families, particularly women in rural communities.

Photo: FAO Cambodia
As Chairwoman of the Satrey Phouk Phal Meanchey Agricultural Cooperative, she has strengthened women's participation in agriculture and expanded economic opportunities while supporting more resilient farming communities.

Source: FAO Cambodia


Reported by The Khmer Daily Network