Young People Lead the Way on Family Planning

The current generation of young people is the largest in history--and also at great risk for unintended pregnancy, maternal death and the life-altering consequences of becoming teenage parents. Youths themselves are speaking up to demand that family planning programs reach more of their peers and take account of their unique needs.

Youth club in Kenya.

A young mother and her child in Liberia.

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