If you're a teacher of the Welsh language, you may be interested in our partnership with the Wales Assembly Government to promote the Welsh language and culture in Patagonia. Since 1997, we've been supporting an exchange, in which Welsh language teachers visit Patagonia to teach. We've also welcomed Welsh language learners from Patagonia to the University of Wales, Lampeter, where they develop their Welsh language skills. Many have subsequently taken on language teaching roles in their communities.

Who's involved with the project?
On behalf of the Wales Assembly Government, we work with the local community in the Chubut Province of Patagonia, the Welsh Department of Cardiff University and the Wales Argentine Society. We also work with BBC Wales to help promote and sustain the project online.

Why get involved?
As a Welsh language teacher, the project provides you with a unique opportunity to teach overseas within the Welsh diaspora communities, in one of our seven education centres in Gaiman, Trelew and the Andes, where you'll also be helping to train local tutors and develop course materials.

How to get involved
If you would like more information on the project, please do not hesitate to contact Kevin Higgins who manages the project on behalf of the Welsh Assembly Government.

Related developments
In 2001, an internet linking programme was set up, with help from BBC Cymru, for young learners in Patagonia to link with Welsh speaking children in Wales. This project is now managed by the Wales Argentine Society.

Annual Reports
Reports on the progress of the project are produced on an annual basis by the Academic Monitor of the project from Cardiff University.