Ahmad Alhendawi

Save the Children’s Regional Director for the Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe

Ahmad Alhendawi (Amman) is Save the Children’s Regional Director for the Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe, where he leads a vast region with over 2,700 staff dedicated to supporting the humanitarian and development needs of children and their communities. He brings 20 years of experience in humanitarian and development roles, driven by a deep passion for advancing child and youth empowerment.

Previously, Ahmad served as the UN Secretary-General’s first-ever Envoy on Youth, where he led the establishment of the UN Youth Office. He also worked as a Policy Advisor at the League of Arab States and contributed to UNFPA’s regional Population and Development program. Most recently, he spearheaded unprecedented growth at the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), where he served as Secretary-General (CEO).

As the youngest of10 children, Ahmad has always sought to make his voice heard and has remained committed to driving transformational change. Born in Jordan, he has worked across Iraq, Egypt, Germany, Turkey, France, the United States, and Malaysia. He currently serves as a trustee on the boards of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF International), the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizenship, and the Crown Prince Foundation in Jordan.

Ahmad holds a degree in Information Technology, a master’s degree in Advanced European and International Relations, and has completed advanced courses at Harvard Business School.