In this Dispatch published in the Deliberative Democracy Digest, we present evidence from over 10 countries on participatory budgeting’s achievements in boosting civic engagement and political participation, especially among traditionally marginalized groups.
Read MoreWe’re hiring two paid interns to support our communications, data, and analytics work.
Read MoreTwo organizations in Hungary are new to participatory budgeting in schools, but a seasoned mentor is helping them navigate their way.
Read MoreSubmit your ideas for People Powered’s 2022 budget and policies!
Read MoreWhen designed well and implemented in favorable contexts, participatory budgeting (PB) has a track record of improving local governance and, ultimately, community well-being. In this Dispatch published in the Deliberative Democracy Digest, we share key findings on PB’s impacts on governance and well-being, drawing from studies on Brazil, the United States, South Korea, and Peru.
Read MoreDigital participation tools are more necessary than ever. Now you have the opportunity to help recommend the best participation platforms, and how to use them effectively.
Read MoreParticipatory budgeting (PB) has brought benefits to people, communities, and governments around the world, but its impacts have been uneven. In this Dispatch published in the Deliberative Democracy Digest, we explain a new global theory of change that demonstrates how PB can lead to desired outcomes and impacts.
Read MoreHow can participatory budgeting promote civic education and learning? Find out what the research shows and how you can put it into practice in the next People Powered University seminar.
Read MoreClimate change has become an emergency, but cities can take collective action with their residents to manage and prevent it. Learn how.
Read MoreLearn about the expertise we’ve recruited to better support members and partners!
Read MoreMeet the four awesome experts who are joining our staff!
Read MoreFour global leaders are joining our Board of Directors to help grow our organization and support our work in new places, issue areas, and democratic practices.
Read MoreWe’re looking for experienced contractors to develop an online participation playbook, write a guide on digital participation platforms, and set up a digital participation platform for our organization.
Read MoreWe are facing a global crisis of democracy, and we need to respond, together. People Powered’s new strategic plan describes how we will work with you to expand people’s democratic power over the next three years.
Read MoreRead about how to practice participatory democracy in campaigns, new resources on the impacts of PB, & a new featured member and guide.
Read MoreParticipatory democracy can build a different kind of political campaign, where people learn to take charge of government. We share two inspiring models.
Read MoreWe’re seeking a community building director to help us grow the collective power of organizations and advocates supporting participatory democracy.
Read MoreIn the next People Powered University seminar, you’ll learn how participatory budgeting can strengthen civil society and increase political participation, and how to use this research in your work.
Read MoreWe’re excited to share new online seminars, mentorship and peer learning opportunities, practical resources, and three ways to take action.
Read MorePeople Powered developed an online course to help advocates and practitioners engage immigrants, refugees, and internally displaced people through participatory budgeting. We’re excited to share some of the key insights from the course.
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