September news: Report from Hungary, climate action and jobs
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The first cohort of 40 climate advocates and policymakers has been chosen, and we’re also looking to hire!
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40 global innovators selected for Climate Democracy Action program
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The first cohort of advocates and policymakers in the Climate Democracy Action program will receive intensive support to plan and implement participatory programs that address the climate crisis.
Read MoreWe're hiring a community building director and communications intern
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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 we welcome applications from candidates anywhere in the world.
Read More'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.
Read MoreWe’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?
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