'Democracy is a common action that should begin in schools'
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A school participatory budgeting pilot finds that what students want is much the same, from Hungary to the U.S.
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We’re 2 years old! Here are the highlights
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People Powered launched two years ago, and we’re now one year into our strategic plan. To celebrate, we share what we’ve accomplished and learned, and what’s next.
Read MoreSerbian NGO promotes youth participation through participatory budgeting
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OPENS was founded as part of a city campaign to become the European Youth Capital. Since then, it has developed one of the world’s most impressive programs of school participatory budgeting, which is now influencing national policy.
Read MorePolish NGO uses diverse approaches to engage youth, address climate change and welcome refugees
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Field of Dialogue uses a wide range of tactics to create space for dialogue and participation in Poland. Through participatory budgeting, citizens' assemblies and legislative theater, it engages youth and other residents in local democracy.
Read MoreSwedish academy explores new kind of talent pipeline for democracy
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People Powered collaborated on a unique local democracy academy in Sweden, and we share our top four lessons learned.
Read MoreJune news: We launch programs on inclusion, climate democracy and deliberation
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A close-up look at new global programs, funding calls and board opportunities.
Read MorePeople Powered launches program to make democracy more inclusive
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A major grant to People Powered is enabling a diverse coalition to focus on inclusion of marginalized communities.
Read MoreIntern at People Powered (for pay)!
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We’re looking for a program intern to start in September.
Read MoreApply to join the People Powered board of directors
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Are you interested in helping to build a stronger global movement for participatory democracy? People Powered is seeking candidates to serve on our board of directors.
Read MoreBrainstorming across continents: mentor in Brazil helps mentee in Scotland rethink participatory democracy
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One of the founders of PB in Brazil helps the city of Glasgow ramp up its citizen engagement.
Read MoreLaunch event and call for applications: Climate Democracy Action program
/Want more public participation in climate action? Apply for the Climate Democracy Action program for training, mentorship and the chance to win a $20,000 USD award.
Read MoreColombian NGO works to innovate democracy across the Global South
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Colombia’s Extituto de Política Abierta is joining with other organizations to redefine participatory democracy.
Read MoreNew articles: How international organizations and funders can practice democracy
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Our staff and members recently published two articles on key lessons from People Powered’s global work.
Read MoreApril News: Latest research and innovations from around the world
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People Powered and its members have produced a lot of helpful research and tools for implementing participatory budgeting over the last year.
Read MoreA year of research: findings that address key PB challenges
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We look back at the research conducted by our PB board members over the last year and share findings that can help your own work.
Read MoreFive ways we’ve advanced global participatory budgeting research
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Two years ago we developed a shared agenda for global participatory budgeting research. Here’s what we’ve accomplished and what’s still to come.
Read MoreWhat’s next for participatory budgeting? New visions and innovations from around the world
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Participatory budgeting is both maturing and facing increasing challenges. How will it develop from here?
Read MoreMarch News: Supporting Democracy in Ukraine, Hungary, Poland, and Beyond
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It’s not easy to be hopeful as a tyrant overruns an emerging democracy. Yet there are rays of light - the focus of this month's newsletter.
Read MoreUpdate from Hungary: How to Turn Youth Apathy into Action
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When AKE launched Hungary’s first school participatory budgeting program, a People Powered mentor helped it overcome COVID-related apathy.
Read MoreQ&A: COVID, Civic Tech and Participatory Democracy
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Katya Petrikevich, cofounder of Participation Factory, talks about the impact of COVID on civic tech and the contribution of the new People Powered Guide to Digital Participation Platforms.
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