What We Do

Content library

We serve as a global union for organizations, government practitioners, researchers and advocates that are supporting participatory democracy, to grow their collective power and impact.

We Develop and Share Resources

We synthesize global knowledge into a toolbox of accessible and practical resources that governments and organizations can use to plan, implement, and improve participatory programs.

We Provide Support

We connect governments and organizations with the guidance that they need to launch and improve participatory programs, through our mentorship, training and accelerator programs.

News

News

Jan 20, 2026

January news: Job Openings, Convening Program & more!

Jan 20, 2026

We’re hiring for new roles — plus a new op-ed, Convening program, video, and more!

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Jan 20, 2026

Jan 15, 2026

Job Openings: Community Manager and Systems and Data Intern

Jan 15, 2026

We are expanding and aiming to fill two vacancies! Applications open until February 6

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Jan 15, 2026

Dec 18, 2025

New Video: 3 strategies behind an effective Climate Assembly

Dec 18, 2025

Learn how inclusion, government partnership and community action shaped a Climate Assembly that led to real change.

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Dec 18, 2025

Dec 16, 2025

What’s next? Our 2026 Preview 🔮

Dec 16, 2025

Happy Holidays to all and a preview of what’s coming in 2026.

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Dec 16, 2025

Dec 10, 2025

🎉 2025 Rewind! Top 5 participatory democracy wins

Dec 10, 2025

Here are 5 of the biggest accomplishments of People Powered in 2025: climate, AI, narratives, and more…

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Dec 10, 2025

Dec 8, 2025

Josh Lerner for Philea: Beyond defence: New strategies for renewing democracy

Dec 8, 2025

In a new Philea op-ed, co-executive director, Josh Lerner argues that defending democracy is no longer enough. The solution? Ecosystems of democracy.

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Dec 8, 2025

Dec 2, 2025

These 14 projects offer hope for democracy — will you support them?

Dec 2, 2025

People Powered Members just voted on 14 priority projects to grow participatory democracy around the world. Can you help us bring them to life?

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Dec 2, 2025

Nov 26, 2025

[Deadline extended] Call for Applications: Unlock funding & mentorship for your participatory program

Nov 26, 2025

Deadline extended for three programs that support innovative participatory democracy projects around the world. Whether your focus is climate, youth, or inclusive decision-making, there’s a place for you.

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Nov 26, 2025

Nov 24, 2025

School participation: Practical resources to develop active citizens and stronger communities

Nov 24, 2025

Step-by-step guidance, research insights, and sample materials to make school governance participatory and inclusive, based on global practice.

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Nov 24, 2025

Nov 13, 2025

Climate change & corruption are linked. How can participatory policymaking tackle both?

Nov 13, 2025

Learn how Ciudanos por la Transparencia is using participatory policymaking to combat both climate change and corruption in Quintana Roo.

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Nov 13, 2025

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Events

Events

Jan 23

Jan 23, 2026 – Jan 24, 2026

Political Tech Summit 2026

Jan 23, 2026 – Jan 24, 2026

Join Europe’s premier event dedicated to the intersection of technology and politics.

Jan 23, 2026 – Jan 24, 2026

Not If, But How: Climate, Movements, and Transformative Change (series)

Jan 28

Jan 28, 2026 – Feb 18, 2026

Not If, But How: Climate, Movements, and Transformative Change (series)

Jan 28, 2026 – Feb 18, 2026

Join the CLIMA Fund for a four-part series, Not If, But How, unpacking the climate crisis and how to reach grassroots solutions, grounded in the wisdom and leadership of grassroots movements across the Global South.

Jan 28, 2026 – Feb 18, 2026

Feb 10

Feb 10, 2026 – Feb 12, 2026

Nets4Dem Democracy Lab 2026

Feb 10, 2026 – Feb 12, 2026

Are you working in a local or regional government and looking for new ways to engage young people in democracy? The next Nets4Dem Democracy Lab in Bilbao is your chance to do exactly that.

Feb 10, 2026 – Feb 12, 2026

Mar 2

Mar 2, 2026 – Mar 5, 2026

People Powered 2026 Convening: Nairobi

Mar 2, 2026 – Mar 5, 2026

We are coming together in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 2–5, 2026 for the next global gathering on participatory democracy!

Mar 2, 2026 – Mar 5, 2026

International Observatory on Participatory Democracy Conference (OIDP 2026)

Sep 21

Sep 21, 2026 – Sep 23, 2026

International Observatory on Participatory Democracy Conference (OIDP 2026)

Sep 21, 2026 – Sep 23, 2026

The International Observatory on Participatory Democracy (OIDP) will return for its 25th annual conference in Kraków from 21–23 September 2026, under the theme “Hope and renewal in the face of a global crisis of democracy.”

Sep 21, 2026 – Sep 23, 2026

Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy 2026

Oct 7

Oct 7, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026

Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy 2026

Oct 7, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026

The Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy will convene in 2026, bringing together democracy practitioners, civil society leaders, researchers, and policymakers from around the world to explore the future of modern direct democracy.

Oct 7, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026

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Resources

Featured

School PB in Arizona Case Videos & Reports

This is a compilation of case study reports and videos from school participatory budgeting conducted in various schools in Arizona from the Center for the Future of Arizona.