In January 2016, I attended the fourth International Conference on Family Planning. I've been very fortunate to be able to attend all four of these incredible gatherings: in Uganda in 2009, in Senegal in 2011, in Ethiopia in 2013, and in Indonesia in 2016.

At these conferences, I'm always reminded what it feels like to be surrounded by everyday heroes working in reproductive health, and I inevitably come home more inspired and reinvigorated. This year was particularly energized because of the large youth delegation that brought incredible spirit and talents to the conference!