possibility of the schools supporting the growth of lhe young personsl opportunities to participate; irnproving the position of young people living in vulnerable conditions and sit.uations, inproving young people's concept of the world and their opport.unities for activities in the fields of development and peace. Mani activities of youth orqanizations, closely co-ordinated within the municipalities, are taking place durinq 1985 with youth participation and involvenenC being encouraged as much as po6sib.l€ during tbe planning and execution staqes. The main "fYY Event" in Finland took place at Pori on 20 and 21 April .1985, with tbe thene "Aiming at' the Fuluren, and the Head of State of Finland also deLivered a lnessaqe to the vouth of the nation on the occasion of the Year, Francei a National Co-ordinating Conmittee \ras established, headed by the Minist€r of Leisure. Youth and Sports, and composed of I5 representative6 of ministries, l3 rapresentatives of youth associations and 7 representatives of specialized organizations concerired uith youth problens. Tbe secrelariat of lbe Connilt.ee is provided by the Nalional Committee of Youth and Popufar Education Associations, The principal orientaiions of the French National ao-ordinatinq Comnittee include3A/40 /7oL English Page 45 pfofessional and social inEegration ot youEhi culture and connunicationi free circulation of inf,ornationi and national- and international solidarity. Various partners have been identified to develop, seek financing for, and inplemenE progranmes in these fields. Anong those involved are the Governnent. youth organizations, nunicipalities, lrade unions and young people thenaelves. PiloCproject.s are being undertaken in each region of the country- The fields in whichprojects have been proposed vary greatlyi tt|:lny of the activities have been proposed by young people themselves, or rely upon their initiat.ive and acEive part.icipalion" German democratic Republic: the National Comnission for the CelebraLion of the InternaCional Youth Year t,as created in !4arch 1984 and includes prominent
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the initiatives and activities undertaken by various countries to celebrate the International Youth Year, focusing on the themes of youth development, empowerment, and participation. The emphasis is on improving the opportunities and circumstances of young people, particularly those living in vulnerable conditions. The text highlights the involvement of government, youth organizations, municipalities, and young people themselves in planning and executing projects.

**Category**
Education, Humanitarian aid and relief