We are a people powered organization building people powered government.
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 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 connect governments and organizations with the guidance that they need to launch and improve participatory programs, through our mentorship, training and accelerator programs.
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.
Step-by-step guidance, research insights, and sample materials to make school governance participatory and inclusive, based on global practice.
Learn how Ciudanos por la Transparencia is using participatory policymaking to combat both climate change and corruption in Quintana Roo.
A program in Brazil shows how citizens can balance environmental protection and a healthy economy, by mixing different participatory democracy methods
Our 2026 annual convening is happening in Nairobi, Kenya on March 2–5. Register now to save your spot!
Thanks to a new grant, People Powered and its members and partners will double the size of the Climate Democracy Accelerator.
People Powered is supporting the next wave of programs, enabling communities to make decisions that affect their lives.
We’re looking for someone to lead participatory climate action around the globe! Apply by November 1.
Our latest webinar explored how to ensure that AI promotes, rather than hinders, democratic participation.
We are coming together in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 2–5, 2026 for the next global gathering on participatory democracy!
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.
A short case study of a participatory project in Aberdeenshire, Scotland to fund school projects related to climate change and carbon reduction.
A case study and video of a school participatory budgeting project in Northen Ireland.
A guide published by UNICEF España that supports local governments in involving children and adolescents in participatory budgeting processes.



