New video: Community-led climate solutions in the Amazon
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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!
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Our 2026 annual convening is happening in Nairobi, Kenya on March 2–5. Register now to save your spot!
Read MoreCall for Applications: Unlock funding & mentorship for your participatory program
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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.
Read MoreWe’re expanding the Climate Democracy Accelerator
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Thanks to a new grant, People Powered and its members and partners will double the size of the Climate Democracy Accelerator.
Read MoreWe’re accelerating over 35 participatory programs around the world
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People Powered is supporting the next wave of programs, enabling communities to make decisions that affect their lives.
Read MoreJob Opening: Climate Democracy Program Coordinator
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We’re looking for someone to lead participatory climate action around the globe! Apply by November 1.
Read MoreAI for Digital Democracy: What we learned from global case studies
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Our latest webinar explored how to ensure that AI promotes, rather than hinders, democratic participation.
Read MoreHow a Mexican policymaker is empowering her community through meaningful participation
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A People Powered member shows how governments can listen better, and act justly, when communities lead climate decisions.
Read MoreNow live: the New Digital Participation Guide! — And more September happenings
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The updated Digital Participation Guide with UNDP now includes expanded AI guidance, plus new youth citizens’ assemblies, new members + more!
Read MoreHow Germany’s most forested district uses participatory planning and AI to strengthen participation
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The deliberAIde platform’s AI features enhanced human facilitation, freeing moderators to focus on dialogue quality and ensuring that every contribution was documented.
Read MoreVoice Matters: Digital participation in a post-conflict society in Northern Ireland
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Going digital enabled Co-operation Ireland to use a multi-layered AI approach that supported both the deliberative process itself and the post-event analysis.
Read MoreChatico: Bogotá’s AI chatbot for everyday participation
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For the mayor and his team, the implementation of AI was not a goal in itself, but rather a strategic tool to strengthen digital democracy, institutional transparency, and citizen trust.
Read MorePoland's first youth citizens’ assembly: Designing a Safer Digital Future
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Supported by People Powered, Poland’s first national youth citizens’ assembly transformed participants—and might soon shape digital policy too.
Read MoreFrom Grassroots to Government: Meet the People Powered Members Reimagining Democracy
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What happens when artists and organizers take office? These two public officials are showing what a People Powered democracy looks like.
Read More75 new members: One growing movement for participatory democracy
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Our community just got a whole lot bigger — meet the newest members building a more participatory and inclusive democracy.
Read MoreIntroducing the Democracy Narratives Campaign
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We’re launching a global campaign with international partners to reshape how we talk about democracy.
Read MoreJuly News: Democracy Narratives Campaign, mainstreaming participation resources, and more
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Announcing the democracy narratives campaign, new tools for mainstreaming participation, and resources and funding for your work!
Read MoreThe most useful participatory democracy resources, all in one place
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Our curated, interactive collection of nearly 500 resources in 39 languages, compiled by a global community of practice.
Read MoreRenewing democracy by mainstreaming participation: Lessons learned and tools to get started
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Learn about our new practical tools on the impacts of participatory democracy and a step-by-step Playbook for mainstreaming participation to strengthen our democracies through mainstreaming innovations.
Read More[Deadline extended] Apply Now: 3 ways to strengthen your participatory program
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Two new accelerators and one mentorship program to help you engage community members in participatory decision-making, boost the participation of traditionally marginalized groups, and mainstream high-quality and inclusive public participation practices in government.
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