What We Do
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We Build Community
We Build Community

We serve as a global union for organizations, government practitioners, researchers and advocates that are supporting participatory democracy, to grow their collective power and impact.

We Develop and Share Resources
We Develop and Share Resources

We synthesize global knowledge into a toolbox of accessible and practical resources that governments and organizations can use to plan, implement, and improve participatory programs.

We Provide Support
We Provide Support

We connect governments and organizations with the guidance that they need to launch and improve participatory programs, through our mentorship, training and accelerator programs.

News

News
🚀 Launching 30 new programs, digital participation resources & climate democracy
🚀 Launching 30 new programs, digital participation resources & climate democracy

We announce new accelerator participants, funding and support opportunities, and resources on mixing methods and digital participation

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Accelerators are launching 30 new participatory programs focused on climate & innovation
Accelerators are launching 30 new participatory programs focused on climate & innovation

Meet the 30 new participants in the Climate Democracy and Democratic Innovations Accelerators.

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All new resources for designing digital participation programs
All new resources for designing digital participation programs

A new Participation Playbook module and updated online courses provide step-by-step guidance to take participation online.

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We convened 20 international organizations at a Climate Democracy Forum. Here’s what we learned.
We convened 20 international organizations at a Climate Democracy Forum. Here’s what we learned.

People Powered and the Ban Ki-moon Foundation hosted a Climate Democracy Forum to align global work on climate participation and engagement. We report on three key takeaways and next steps.

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Call for Applications: Four ways to elevate your participatory program
Call for Applications: Four ways to elevate your participatory program

Four new accelerator programs 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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🙋🏽 6 funding opportunities, 2 Book launches & 1 update from India!
🙋🏽 6 funding opportunities, 2 Book launches & 1 update from India!

Mentorship opportunities, webinar highlights, and a new member profile from India!

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Meet our new Learning and Evaluation Manager!
Meet our new Learning and Evaluation Manager!

Ryan Goehrung joins us through the prestigious Leading Edge Fellowship program by the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS)!

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Two new books show how we can help people become more active citizens
Two new books show how we can help people become more active citizens

We launch two groundbreaking books by People Powered members. Read how the books can help you bring democracy to life!

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Be part of our next cohort: Apply for the Rising Stars Mentorship Program!
Be part of our next cohort: Apply for the Rising Stars Mentorship Program!

Do you need help to advocate, launch, or improve a participatory program? Apply for expert mentoring support!

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Transforming urban life in India: How Janaagraha puts people at the heart of governance
Transforming urban life in India: How Janaagraha puts people at the heart of governance

Learn how our member Janaagraha is driving change in urban governance by empowering communities and fostering sustainable city development.

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Events 

Events
XVI National and IX International Congress on Democracy
Nov 4
XVI National and IX International Congress on Democracy

The theme for this year is "The perpetual crises of democracy. From perplexity to understanding".

Remixing Democracy: How to connect democratic practices into stronger ecosystems
Nov 12
Remixing Democracy: How to connect democratic practices into stronger ecosystems

How can we strengthen democracy by connecting different & diverse innovations?💡⚡️🔗 See inside to learn more!

Stockholm Series: The Promise of Participation – How collective decision-making can get us to more effective climate policies by Greta Ríos
Nov 12
Stockholm Series: The Promise of Participation – How collective decision-making can get us to more effective climate policies by Greta Ríos

Join Greta Ríos at the Stockholm Series on November 12, as she explores how participatory governance can shape effective climate policies through innovative tools like participatory budgeting and legislative theatre.

Consul Conference 2025: Gran Canaria
Feb 4
Consul Conference 2025: Gran Canaria

Expect engaging demos, workshops, and keynote sessions on participatory democracy and open-source technology

Resources


Featured
PB and conditioning factors: The case of Vilnius and Alytus
PB and conditioning factors: The case of Vilnius and Alytus

A research report analyzing specific cases of participatory budgeting in Lithuanian cities and identifying the main challenges.

Participatory budgeting in Lithuanian municipalities
Participatory budgeting in Lithuanian municipalities

An overview of participatory budgets in Lithuanian municipalities, explaining what measures and technological tools have been to used and how to deal with challenges related to engaging residents.

Participatory budget in Lithuanian schools: what is it and where to begin?
Participatory budget in Lithuanian schools: what is it and where to begin?

This practical guide explains the impact of participatory budgeting on students and what to know to organize it in Lithuanian schools.

Creation of a methodology for participatory budgeting in Czech cities
Creation of a methodology for participatory budgeting in Czech cities

Methodological guide for the development of participatory budget processes adapted to the context of cities in Czechia, including steps for design, planning, implementation and evaluation, and several examples in the country.