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.
Participation is transforming lives and driving real change. How? Read our 2024 Impact Report now.
A Citizens’ Assembly empowers Himalayan communities to restore forests, recharge water sources, and revive biodiversity.
Our 2025 annual convening is happening in Nairobi, Kenya on April 23-27. Register now to save your spot!
Our newly elected board members bring diverse experiences and expertise, reaffirming People Powered’s commitment to inclusive governance.
Our newly elected board members bring diverse experiences and expertise, reaffirming People Powered’s commitment to inclusive governance.
It’s been a tough year for democracy. Will you join People Powered as a member or supporter, to help renew and expand democracy?
We’re leading a global bottom-up movement to build a more participatory democracy. Here are our top four highlights of 2024…
Meri Harutyunyan, a leader of Yerevan Municipality, is doing a green transition with People Powered’s support. Learn more!
See how we’re bringing participation worldwide—and a chance for you to join our Accelerators!
Discover how blending participatory practices can transform democratic ecosystems. Dive into key insights from our recent Remixing Democracy webinar!
Expect engaging demos, workshops, and keynote sessions on participatory democracy and open-source technology
Explore the latest innovations in AI and participatory democracy. Hear about new helpful tools and resources, including our Playbook!
Save the date for the People Powered 2025 Convening in Nairobi, April 23–27. Connect with global leaders in participatory democracy.
An online post explaining the origins and functioning of forum theater, focused on its implementation in the Bulgarian context.
This report outlines how social movements and citizens’ assemblies can be combined as ‘Movement Assemblies’ to help community power-building organizations and coalitions build capacity, power and political clarity.
A compendium of case studies and trends in public participation in Latin America. These cases showcase how participation can successfully be embedded into institutional structures, facilitating the scaling and strengthening of public participation in Latin America.
A report detailing the history and functioning of participatory budgeting and its implementation in Georgia.