Hi People Powered Members!

It’s time again for us to decide our plans for next year together, to build and improve participatory democracy around the world!

As we’ve done for the past six years (😱), we have a participatory decision-making process with all PP members — PP Decides! In 2025, you will decide on budget proposals for 2026, keeping in mind the future horizons of participatory democracy. 

This year, we are testing out a new platform: Common! It is being developed by One Project and its close co-design partners. We have been working with them for the past months to co-design the participatory decision-making module of Common! 

To log in, follow the instructions you received from Common by email, or click here to set up your user! Click on the "globe” icon to translate the platform to other languages (🌐).

Once you are logged in, you can participate either by looking for “People Powered” and clicking on decisions, or directly clicking on the button below! 

Click here to participate!

Here you can find full instructions on how to set up your individual and organizational profile. If you still have questions, please respond to this email and we will assist you as soon as possible!

PP Decides 26 timeline!

We have decided to break the proposal submission phase in two: idea collection and proposal development. In the first phase, we encourage you to submit your proposals even if they are still sketches, drafts, informal ideas, and other members can comment to help you build that proposal. In the second phase, you will have the opportunity to further develop your proposal and make sure it is eligible, implementable and appealing. Check out the timeline below!

Zoom sessions to add to your agenda

PP Decides 26: Future of Participatory Democracy

We will have a few enlightening talks to put us in the mood for discussing the future of participatory democracy, and then you will discuss ideas for addressing this via People Powered budget proposals. Register here to participate:

Come join, and invite everyone in your organization to join as well!

Please let us know if you have any questions, and we look forward to shaping up our 2026 with you!

Best,
Luiza Jardim, Greta Ríos, and the entire PP team!