Latest Research: Impacts of participatory budgeting
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New resources to help you understand how participation changes people, communities and governments, based on global evidence.
Read MoreBridging the Digital Divide: Lessons from Brazil’s national participatory planning process
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Brazil’s PPA shows how digital participation can scale—but is it inclusive? Here’s how the process design and inclusion strategies can make engagement more equitable.
Read MoreLearn how we brought transparency to fisheries, through participation!
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We joined forces with the Fisheries Transparency Initiative to boost transparency through participation in a pilot program in Seychelles and Madagascar.
Read MoreAI for Digital Democracy Webinar: Key Takeaways and Recording
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On February 18, People Powered hosted a webinar on AI for digital democracy. The event brought together experts and practitioners from around the world to explore how AI can support or hinder participatory democracy. Learn more!
Read MoreParticipatory methods build trust & deliver clean water in Kenya
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After 12 years of unfulfilled promises by the government, participatory methods delivered clean water to 44,000 people in Kenya.
Read MoreHere are the best digital participation tools of 2025
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Find the best tool for your digital participation program today!
Read MoreNeed one-on-one support running a participatory program? Apply for mentorship!
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Do you need help to advocate, launch, or improve a participatory program? Apply for expert mentoring support!
Read MoreNews: Convening canceled, fight for democracy continues ✊
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We are canceling our 2025 Convening due to the US government’s foreign funding freeze, but also sharing new resources for renewing democracy.
Read MoreOur 2024 Impact Report: How we tackled 4 global challenges
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Participation is transforming lives and driving real change. How? Read our 2024 Impact Report now.
Read MoreNew Video: 5 strategies for participatory climate action - a story from the Indian Himalayas
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A Citizens’ Assembly empowers Himalayan communities to restore forests, recharge water sources, and revive biodiversity. Learn how!
Read MoreThe People Powered 2025 Convening is canceled
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We regret to inform you that the People Powered 2025 Convening has been canceled due to the US government’s funding cuts. We will plan additional virtual workshops and activities, to partly replace the in-person convening. We aim to have the next convening in 2026, and we will share additional information when we have it.
Find out what 2025 has in store for our community
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Our newly elected board members bring diverse experiences and expertise, reaffirming People Powered’s commitment to inclusive governance.
Read MoreMeet our 5 new board members
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Our newly elected board members bring diverse experiences and expertise, reaffirming People Powered’s commitment to inclusive governance.
Read MoreIf we helped you, can you help us?
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It’s been a tough year for democracy. Will you join People Powered as a member or supporter, to help renew and expand democracy?
Read MoreBest of 2024: Using participation to solve global challenges
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We’re leading a global bottom-up movement to build a more participatory democracy. Here are our top four highlights of 2024…
Read More“Being a People Powered member gives me confidence that I am not alone” — Meri Harutyunyan
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Meri Harutyunyan, a leader of Yerevan Municipality, is doing a green transition with People Powered’s support. Learn more!
Read MoreNews from our World Tour and Accelerators opportunities and impact!
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See how we’re bringing participation worldwide—and a chance for you to join our Accelerators!
Read MoreFrom Innovations to Ecosystems: Highlights from the Remixing Democracy Webinar
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Discover how blending participatory practices can transform democratic ecosystems. Dive into key insights from our recent Remixing Democracy webinar!
Read MoreWhat comes after the year of elections?
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Half of the world’s population is voting in elections this year, and yet democracy now seems even weaker. Josh Lerner shares new opportunities for building a stronger democracy.
Read MoreNew Video: How climate democracy helped a rural community recover from cyclone devastation
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Through the Climate Democracy Accelerator, a rural community in Zimbabwe shaped a new climate policy, reduced deforestation, and launched regenerative agriculture practices.
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