Job Openings: Community Manager, and Systems and Data Intern
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We are expanding and aiming to fill two vacancies! Applications open until February 6
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New Video: 3 strategies behind an effective Climate Assembly
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Learn how inclusion, government partnership and community action shaped a Climate Assembly that led to real change.
Read MoreWhat’s next? Our 2026 Preview 🔮
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Happy Holidays to all and a preview of what’s coming in 2026.
Read More🎉 2025 Rewind! Top 5 participatory democracy wins
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Here are 5 of the biggest accomplishments of People Powered in 2025: climate, AI, narratives, and more…
Read MoreJosh Lerner for Philea: Beyond defence: New strategies for renewing democracy
/In a new Philea op-ed, co-executive director, Josh Lerner argues that defending democracy is no longer enough. The solution? Ecosystems of democracy.
Read MoreThese 14 projects offer hope for democracy — will you support them?
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People Powered Members just voted on 14 priority projects to grow participatory democracy around the world. Can you help us bring them to life?
Read MoreCall for Applications: Unlock funding & mentorship for your participatory program
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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.
Read MoreSchool participation: Practical resources to develop active citizens and stronger communities
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Step-by-step guidance, research insights, and sample materials to make school governance participatory and inclusive, based on global practice.
Read MoreClimate change & corruption are linked. How can participatory policymaking tackle both?
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Learn how Ciudanos por la Transparencia is using participatory policymaking to combat both climate change and corruption in Quintana Roo.
Read MoreNew Climate Democracy Funding, Video & Learning Event!
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See the 37 new local programs that we're supporting, and more!
Read MoreNew 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
Read MoreRegister 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 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 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 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.
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