Ahmed Ihab Abuward is a Palestinian medical doctor, UN Youth Ambassador and founder of the nonprofit organization Youth For Palestine. He is studying for a Doctor of Medicine degree at Washington University School of Medicine, Ohio. Before founding his organization to empower young Palestinians through leadership and global advocacy, he built significant intercultural experience as a student ambassador for international programs like AMIDEAST and the Hands Up Project. He has also participated in international simulations like Change the World Model United Nations. Through his professional and diplomatic roles, Abu Ward focuses on building international connections, addressing environmental advocacy and amplifying youth-led community development initiatives.