What We Do
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We Build Community
We Build Community

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 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 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
New Climate Democracy Funding, Video & Learning Event!
New Climate Democracy Funding, Video & Learning Event!

See the 37 new local programs that we're supporting, and more!

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New video: Community-led climate solutions in the Amazon
New video: Community-led climate solutions in the Amazon

A program in Brazil shows how citizens can balance environmental protection and a healthy economy, by mixing different participatory democracy methods

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Register for the People Powered 2026 Convening!
Register for the People Powered 2026 Convening!

Our 2026 annual convening is happening in Nairobi, Kenya on March 2–5. Register now to save your spot!

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Call for Applications: Unlock funding & mentorship for your participatory program
Call for Applications: Unlock funding & mentorship for your participatory program

Applications are now open 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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We’re expanding the Climate Democracy Accelerator
We’re expanding the Climate Democracy Accelerator

Thanks to a new grant, People Powered and its members and partners will double the size of the Climate Democracy Accelerator.

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We’re accelerating over 35 participatory programs around the world
We’re accelerating over 35 participatory programs around the world

People Powered is supporting the next wave of programs, enabling communities to make decisions that affect their lives.

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Job Opening: Climate Democracy Program Coordinator
Job Opening: Climate Democracy Program Coordinator

We’re looking for someone to lead participatory climate action around the globe! Apply by November 1. 

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AI for Digital Democracy: What we learned from global case studies
AI for Digital Democracy: What we learned from global case studies

Our latest webinar explored how to ensure that AI promotes, rather than hinders, democratic participation.

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Now live: the New Digital Participation Guide! — And more September happenings
Now live: the New Digital Participation Guide! — And more September happenings

The updated Digital Participation Guide with UNDP now includes expanded AI guidance, plus new youth citizens’ assemblies, new members + more!

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Poland's first youth citizens’ assembly: Designing a Safer Digital Future
Poland's first youth citizens’ assembly: Designing a Safer Digital Future

Supported by People Powered, Poland’s first national youth citizens’ assembly transformed participants—and might soon shape digital policy too.

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Events 

Events
World Forum for Democracy 2025: Democracy at Risk
Nov 5
World Forum for Democracy 2025: Democracy at Risk

Save the date for the World Forum for Democracy in Strasbourg, Nov 5–7, 2025. Join global voices to answer: How can we revive democracy?

Engaging Communities for Effective Climate Solutions (with ADB)
Nov 12
Engaging Communities for Effective Climate Solutions (with ADB)

Explore how meaningful stakeholder and civil society engagement can make climate projects more effective, equitable, and sustainable. 

Laboratories of Democracy: Global Innovations in School and Youth Participation
Nov 25
Laboratories of Democracy: Global Innovations in School and Youth Participation

Join us to explore case studies, best practices, and new resources for engaging children and youth in the decisions that will shape their present and future!

People Powered 2026 Convening: Nairobi
Mar 2
People Powered 2026 Convening: Nairobi

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

Resources


Featured
Youth political participation: literature and policy review
Youth political participation: literature and policy review

A data-rich review of youth political participation and policies (1980–2023), for designing youth-inclusive programs.

Citizen Assemblies: The Power of Social Participation in Climate Action
Citizen Assemblies: The Power of Social Participation in Climate Action

Report analyzing several cases of how climate assemblies contribute to inclusive and effective environmental decision-making.

Guide for participatory budgeting in Estonia
Guide for participatory budgeting in Estonia

A practical Estonian guide for municipalities on how to implement participatory budgeting, with legal templates and communication advice.

Usability study of existing participatory budgeting web pages
Usability study of existing participatory budgeting web pages

Assessment of usability and accessibility of 50 participatory budgeting websites to improve digital civic participation.