Ahmed Eldeeb

Ahmed Eldeeb is an 18-year-old Egyptian-American activist-citizen, climate researcher, and author (Laila’s Toolbox) dedicated to merging health and sustainable research in the face of the climate crisis. He is a freshman at Harvard College studying Integrative Biology and ESPP.

He’s been selected to serve on the United States Youth Advisory Council for the United Nations Ocean Decade. He’s been invited to speak at significant events: the United States National Committee of Sciences (UNSC) and the UNYD Rights of the Child forum.

Ahmed authored Laila’s Toolbox, a book that not only entertains but enlightens young readers about the profound impact of the climate crisis on human health. Through it, he encourages them to understand their pivotal role in forging a sustainable future.

Beyond his roles as a local youth organizer for Fridays for Future and co-founder of the Florida chapter for FXB, Ahmed underscores the value of climate research as a catalyst for transformation. His work with NASA on sea ice extent and a microplastic cleanup prototype has earned recognition from USAID, the U.S. Army, and Stockholm’s Junior Water Prize. He’s received the Princeton Prize for Race Relations, Arab America 20 under 20, Litwack Legacy of Leadership Award, and the POET “Never Satisfied” scholarship.

Ahmed Eldeeb’s mission is clear: forge a sustainable, equitable world filled with promise.