has pledged $Us 100,000 to the Ifrust Fund for Ehe Year and tbe Japanese organizations Agon-shu and soka Gokkai InEernational have donated $Us 50,000 and Sus 35,000 respectively to Ehe Trust Fund. Kiribati: the Kiribati NaEional Youth councll composed of Kiri,bati youth organizations is co-ordinating the preparation of the fnternational Youth Year in the country. They have adopCed a national strategy for the Year that includes nany different tlpes of acEivities and events. Lao Peoplers lremocratic Republic: the fnternatlonal Youth Year activities are co-orainatea in Gos ry tne nevolutionary Youth Union of Laos, After their first National Congress in ApriL 1983' this orqanlzation decided to underCake active Participation in the Year. The najor tbenes for Lao youth are to partici.pate in the socialist developrnen! of the country' to promote international i sn and peace and to prornote Ehe rights of youth. Malaysia: lhe Minislry of Culture, Youth and SPorts has set up a National Co-ordinating Connittee for the fnternational YouEh Year, conprising repreaentatives of lhe rnajor government and voluntary youth agencies and chaired by the Secretary-Genera I of the Ministry. Sorne of the prograrunes at the nalional level that are belng implemented by 1985 include an increase in village and town youth clubs to reach the target of 2.5 niuion members and an essay conPetition on Che Chenes of the Year of participation, developnent and peace. Prizes nere presented on NaEional Youlh Day' 15 May 1985. The Minislry of Cullure, Youth and sports is building four new youth tralning centres for training in heavy indusery, agriculture and business as well as vocational training for young eronen. The Ministry is also building trro youth canps expected for use during the Year. ?hc National Youth Day held in May each year was organized as an Inlernational Youth Year rally in 1985 rith appropriace celebrations, Community development rtork isA/4o/70L English Page 38
**Analysis**
The text appears to be describing initiatives and projects related to the International Youth Year, focusing on the involvement of various organizations, governments, and youth groups in promoting youth development, education, and community engagement. The text highlights specific activities, such as essay competitions, training centers, and camps, which suggest a focus on youth empowerment and development.

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Education, Employment, Culture