Heddiw rydym ni’n nodi moment o bwys i waith ieuenctid yng Nghymru wrth i ni ddechrau datblygu cyfeiriad strategol newydd. Bydd yr ymdrechion hyn, a gaiff eu datblygu mewn partneriaeth gyda phobl ifanc a’r sectorau gwaith ieuenctid gwirfoddol a statudol, yn arwain at ddatblygu Strategaeth Gwaith Ieuenctid newydd i Gymru. Er fy mod yn glir y bydd yn seiliedig ar weledigaeth hirdymor, bydd hefyd yn parhau’n ddigon hyblyg i allu ymateb i dirweddau cymdeithasol ac economaidd newidiol. Bydd felly’n cael ei chynllunio a’i hadolygu’n fanwl yn flynyddol.
Today marks a decisive moment for youth work in Wales as we begin the development of a new strategic direction. These efforts, taken forward in partnership with young people and the voluntary and statutory youth work sectors, will culminate in the development of a new Youth Work Strategy for Wales. While I am clear that it will be based on a long-term vision, it will also remain sufficiently agile as to allow it to respond to changing social and economic landscapes. It will therefore be subjected to detailed annual planning and review.