# Vietnam Youth Federation 2026 initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-youth-federation-2026-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-15T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. The Vietnam Youth Federation is conducting various social, cultural, and charitable initiatives in 2026. The organization launched the 2026 edition of the “Shine the Vietnamese Determination” program, an initiative started in 2013 that honors outstanding disabled youth who have excelled as entrepreneurs, scientists, athletes, and other contributors to society. The 2026 program aims to honor 25 individuals under the age of 35 and expand support services such as startup funding and digital-transformation training. In conjunction with the Federation’s 70th anniversary, additional activities have been announced, including a music competition for citizens aged 16 to 35 to create modern arrangements of the song ‘Len Dang’. Furthermore, youth organizations in Ha Tinh province have begun constructing charitable housing projects, such as the ‘Red Scarf House’, to support rural development and social welfare. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: Vietnam Youth Federation marks 70th anniversary with music and charity To mark the 70th anniversary of the Vietnam Youth Federation, initiatives include a ‘Len Dang’ song remix competition and the construction of charitable housing for disadvantaged families in Ha Tinh. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-youth-federation-marks-70th-anniversary-with-music-and-charity ### 2026-08-04: Vietnam Youth Federation launches 2026 “Shine the Vietnamese Determination” program for disabled youth Vietnam's Youth Federation unveiled the 2026 “Shine the Vietnamese Determination” program, honoring 25 disabled youths and expanding entrepreneurship and digital‑era support, with a ceremony slated for 19 Sept 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-youth-federation-launches-2026-shine-the-vietnamese-determination-program-for-disabled-youth --- Cite as: Vietnam Youth Federation 2026 initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-youth-federation-2026-initiatives