September news: Report from Hungary, climate action and jobs

In this month’s newsletter:

40 global innovators selected for Climate Democracy Action program
Report from Hungary: ‘Democracy is a common action that should begin in schools’
We’re hiring a community building director and communications intern
Featured resources
What we’re reading
Upcoming events
Funding opportunities

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40 global innovators selected for Climate Democracy Action program

*Locations and number of participants in the first cohort*

Forty advocates and policymakers chosen from a very competitive slate of 215 applicants have been selected for the new Climate Democracy Action program. The participants, who hail from 22 countries, will receive intensive support to plan and implement climate-related participatory programs.

Meet the participants

Report from Hungary: ‘Democracy is a common action that should begin in schools’

Female high school student dropping a ballot in a voting box — *A high school student casts a ballot*

A school participatory budgeting pilot finds that what students want from their schools is much the same, from Hungary to the U.S. This is the third post in a series focusing on one of the “pairs” in our mentorship program: an American mentor coaching a team in Hungary.

Read the interview

We’re hiring a community building director and communications intern!

People Powered is looking for a community building director and communications intern to help us grow the collective power of organizations and advocates supporting participatory democracy. Location is remote and both positions are paid. We welcome applications from candidates anywhere in the world.

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Preparing for a climate assembly: This practical guidance for policy officials who are thinking about organizing a climate assembly was developed by 22 people with experience from 12 countries.

Montevideo Decide: This case study demonstrates how digital platforms can be used to give people power over local policymaking.
Toward more inclusive development in Kenya: This video explores participatory budgeting in Kenya, where it elevates the voices of all residents, including women, youth and marginalized groups.