The first cohort of advocates and policymakers in the Climate Democracy Action program will receive intensive support to plan and implement participatory programs that address the climate crisis.
Read MorePeople Powered is looking for a community building director and communications intern to help us grow the collective power of organizations and advocates supporting participatory democracy. Location is remote and we welcome applications from candidates anywhere in the world.
Read MoreA school participatory budgeting pilot finds that what students want is much the same, from Hungary to the U.S.
Read MorePeople Powered launched two years ago, and we’re now one year into our strategic plan. To celebrate, we share what we’ve accomplished and learned, and what’s next.
Read MoreOPENS was founded as part of a city campaign to become the European Youth Capital. Since then, it has developed one of the world’s most impressive programs of school participatory budgeting, which is now influencing national policy.
Read MoreField of Dialogue uses a wide range of tactics to create space for dialogue and participation in Poland. Through participatory budgeting, citizens' assemblies and legislative theater, it engages youth and other residents in local democracy.
Read MorePeople Powered collaborated on a unique local democracy academy in Sweden, and we share our top four lessons learned.
Read MoreA close-up look at new global programs, funding calls and board opportunities.
Read MoreA major grant to People Powered is enabling a diverse coalition to focus on inclusion of marginalized communities.
Read MoreWe’re looking for a program intern to start in September.
Read MoreAre you interested in helping to build a stronger global movement for participatory democracy? People Powered is seeking candidates to serve on our board of directors.
Read MoreOne of the founders of PB in Brazil helps the city of Glasgow ramp up its citizen engagement.
Read MoreWant more public participation in climate action? Apply for the Climate Democracy Action program for training, mentorship and the chance to win a $20,000 USD award.
Read MoreColombia’s Extituto de Política Abierta is joining with other organizations to redefine participatory democracy.
Read MoreOur staff and members recently published two articles on key lessons from People Powered’s global work.
Read MorePeople Powered and its members have produced a lot of helpful research and tools for implementing participatory budgeting over the last year.
Read MoreWe look back at the research conducted by our PB board members over the last year and share findings that can help your own work.
Read MoreTwo years ago we developed a shared agenda for global participatory budgeting research. Here’s what we’ve accomplished and what’s still to come.
Read MoreParticipatory budgeting is both maturing and facing increasing challenges. How will it develop from here?
Read MoreIt’s not easy to be hopeful as a tyrant overruns an emerging democracy. Yet there are rays of light - the focus of this month's newsletter.
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