Dyfodol i'r Iaith facts for kids
Dyfodol i'r Iaith (which means 'A Future for the Language') is a group in Wales. It is not linked to any political party. This organisation works to make sure the Welsh language is important in Welsh life. They also want to keep it a top priority for politicians. It is a group that tries to influence decisions. They work in a peaceful, legal way. They talk to the Welsh Government, local councils, political parties, and leaders of public organisations. Their goal is to help these groups put the Welsh language at the heart of their plans and actions.
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How Dyfodol i'r Iaith Started
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This group began at a meeting in June 2012. The meeting was held at the Tŷ Tawe Welsh Language Centre in Swansea. Some of the first people on the board were Heini Gruffudd, Simon Brooks, and Richard Wyn Jones. Others included Robat Gruffudd, Emyr Lewis, Elin Wyn, and Huw Ll. Edwards.
The first big yearly meeting happened later in 2012. It was held at the National Eisteddfod in the Vale of Glamorgan. Important speakers at this meeting included Beti George, Angharad Mair, and Emyr Lewis.
Who Leads Dyfodol i'r Iaith
The current leader of the board is Heini Gruffudd. The group also has staff members who work for them. Ruth Richards is the chief executive, and Meinir James is the development officer. As of 2021, the board members include Eifion Lloyd Jones and Iwan Edgar. Wyn Thomas, Cynog Dafis, Robat Gruffudd, Catrin Alun, and Elaine Edwards are also on the board. Many well-known people have also been presidents, like Beti George and Angharad Mair. Elinor Jones and Bethan Jones Parry have also served as presidents.
How Dyfodol i'r Iaith Is Funded
Dyfodol i'r Iaith is a group that works on its own. It does not get money from political parties. The only ways it gets money are from people who become members. It also gets donations from individuals and companies. These people and companies believe in the group's goals. They want to help make sure the Welsh language has a strong future.
What Dyfodol i'r Iaith Does
Since it started, Dyfodol i'r Iaith has worked hard for many things. They have helped to create about twelve Welsh Language Centres. These centres help people learn and use Welsh. They also pushed for a second popular Welsh-language radio channel. This channel is called BBC Radio Cymru 2.
The group also makes sure the Welsh language is thought about in building plans. They helped set up the Canolfan Genedlaethol Cymraeg i Oedolion. This is the 'National Welsh-language Centre for Adults'. They also believe it's important to promote Welsh in communities. They want to see more Welsh used in schools too. Dyfodol i'r Iaith also helped establish the idea of planning for the Welsh language in a complete way. This means looking at all parts of life where the language is used.
Dyfodol i'r Iaith is part of a bigger group called Dathlu'r Gymraeg. In 2019, the group published a book called Planning the Regeneration of the Welsh Language. This book talked about the most important things needed for language planning. These ideas were also used in another book in November 2020. This book was called Aspiration and Achievement – Dyfodol i'r Iaith's proposals for Welsh-language Policy 2021-2026. It shared the group's ideas for the 2021 Senedd election.
Dyfodol i'r Iaith hopes the Welsh Government will create a special language authority. This would be a separate group with enough money and power. Its job would be to guide the Welsh language into the future.
