The 'Defnyddia dy Gymraeg' (Use your Welsh) campaign ran between 25 November and 9 December 2024. This is an annual campaign that's opportunity for organisations of all kinds across Wales to promote their Welsh language services. The campaign also encourages Welsh speakers to use the language in their everyday lives.
Last year, we focused on working with organisations in the health and care sector, as it is vital that people can access these services in Welsh, but all types of organisations were welcome to participate. We are open to collaborating with others for the 2025 campaign. Feel free to get in touch if you would like to discuss any opportunities to work together.
The aim of the campaign is to encourage everyone to use the Welsh that they have, and for businesses, charities and organisations of all kinds to promote Welsh language services that are available to the public.
People of all ages from all backgrounds across Wales, should be encouraged to use their Welsh everyday - at home, at work, in the shop, when socialising, on the phone, face to face and online.
Defnyddia Dy Gymraeg Podcast
In this special podcast episode to coincide with the Defnyddia dy Gymraeg campaign, Hanna Hopwood talks to Non, Rachel and Emma from the popular band Eden and chats about their experiences with the Welsh language, and the impact it has had on them, in their personal and professional lives.
Want to take part in future campaigns?
We work with organisations across Wales to promote the Welsh language services available to the public.
If you would like to take part in any future campaigns, or for more information, please contact us.
The work of regulating public organisations by the Commissioner leads to more services being available in Welsh, and it is necessary to ensure that Welsh speakers are confident to use the language.
The collaboration with businesses and charities through the Cynnig Cymraeg scheme, also increases the Welsh language services available from them.
Increasing Welsh language services and promoting them is key to ensure that people can use the language in their everyday lives.
