Call for applications: Get support to launch or improve your participatory program!

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Act soon… Spots are limited!

We know it’s challenging for governments and organizations to find relevant practical guidance to launch or improve participatory programs. When confronted with tough questions and problems about design or implementation, program managers are often unsure what to do or who to ask.

Rising Stars is the online mentorship program from People Powered that connects you with expert guidance to launch and improve participatory programs. We match advocates, policymakers and program managers seeking guidance (mentees) to on-the-ground experts who can address questions (mentors).

Applications for mentorship are now open! Apply by April 4.

A collage of our current mentors.

Who is this program for?

We will select up to 20 advocates or policymakers that seek to launch or improve a participatory program for a government institution. This includes:

  • Members of civil society organizations or coalitions who are supporting or advocating for public participation in policymaking or budgeting.

  • Local government staff members, officials and policymakers seeking to implement participatory programs for policymaking or budgeting.

How does the program work?

  • Prepare for the program. Participate in an online orientation session about the program’s goals and expectations, mentoring platform and resources offered.

  • Find a mentor or mentoring group. We assign you a mentor or mentoring group on our mentorship platform. Matching criteria include the type of participatory program, language, location, and challenges you need support with.

  • Meet your mentor or mentoring group. You schedule a call to discuss your challenges and decide on the goals you want to achieve through your mentorship. You have up to five calls with your mentor or mentoring group over the course of 12 months.

  • Get the confidence, knowledge and skills to run a more successful participatory program!

What is the timeline?

How can you apply?

Learn more about the program and complete the application form by April 4.

For more information, contact the People Powered team at mentorship@peoplepowered.org.