We are a people powered organization building people powered government.
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 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 connect governments and organizations with the guidance that they need to launch and improve participatory programs, through our mentorship, training and accelerator programs.
Learn about the innovative new participatory and deliberative programs that our accelerators are launching in 20 countries, to address climate and digital challenges.
From 20 countries and six continents, the People Powered community is growing stronger. Meet the members that have joined us this year.
The Open Government Partnership, People Powered, and TAI Collaborative invite you to a series of learning webinars on four key challenges of democratic innovation.
Learn how People Powered members in Colombia, Chile, Hungary, and Paraguay are working together on innovative projects.
Discover how a Climate Democracy Accelerator graduate amplifies marginalized voices in Ribeirão Preto’s climate conversations.
An awesome network of peers? Check. Expert fundraising support? Double-check. See the rest inside!
We share new funding and support opportunities, and new tools for inclusion and digital participation.
People Powered convened its Eastern European members to grow participatory budgeting in schools. Read how this collaboration promoted a more inclusive, youth-focused democracy.
People Powered is looking for consulting services in international fundraising, partnerships, and membership systems. Apply now!
Are you interested in furthering democratic innovation through participatory programs in Europe and beyond? This event is for you!
Join this Learning Webinar to hear an expert discussion between governments, funders, and civil society leaders on challenges and opportunities in digital democracy.
The world’s largest conference on direct democracy will convene in Burcharest, Romania in 2024. More details inside!
The People Powered 2024 Member Convening will take place in Warsaw on May 19-22, 2024. We are co-hosting it with our member organization, the Shipyard Foundation, and partnering with our friends from NED and NDI.
The 10th e-Governance Conference is the world-leading event for digital governance and is taking place hybrid style, on-site in Tartu, Estonia, and online.
Join this Learning Webinar to hear an expert discussion between governments, funders, and civil society leaders on challenges and opportunities in inclusive democracy.
The Public Participation & Deliberative Democracy Festival is an annual event that coalesces diverse parties working on, citizen engagement and deliberative democracy in Europe (and beyond).
Join this Learning Webinar to hear an expert discussion between governments, funders, and civil society leaders on challenges and opportunities in climate democracy.
Join this Learning Webinar to hear an expert discussion between governments, funders, and civil society leaders on challenges and opportunities in mainstreaming participation.
A book discussing the risks of political participation to citizens in Colombia, and theoretical concepts and methods to promote political advocacy through the concept of "permanent citizenship."
A report exploring the use of municipal charters to allow equitable and just community decision-making, through a case study of the City of Boston, United States.
A summary of innovative practices from subnational-level climate juries and assemblies run over the last five years in the United Kingdom.
The knowledge base provides definitions, guides, research findings, videos, and other resources about a range of participatory and deliberative processes.