Participatory budgeting (PB) has brought benefits to people, communities, and governments around the world, but its impacts have been uneven. In this Dispatch published in the Deliberative Democracy Digest, we explain a new global theory of change that demonstrates how PB can lead to desired outcomes and impacts.
Read MoreHow can participatory budgeting promote civic education and learning? Find out what the research shows and how you can put it into practice in the next People Powered University seminar.
Read MoreClimate change has become an emergency, but cities can take collective action with their residents to manage and prevent it. Learn how.
Read MoreLearn about the expertise we’ve recruited to better support members and partners!
Read MoreMeet the four awesome experts who are joining our staff!
Read MoreFour global leaders are joining our Board of Directors to help grow our organization and support our work in new places, issue areas, and democratic practices.
Read MoreWe’re looking for experienced contractors to develop an online participation playbook, write a guide on digital participation platforms, and set up a digital participation platform for our organization.
Read MoreWe are facing a global crisis of democracy, and we need to respond, together. People Powered’s new strategic plan describes how we will work with you to expand people’s democratic power over the next three years.
Read MoreRead about how to practice participatory democracy in campaigns, new resources on the impacts of PB, & a new featured member and guide.
Read MoreParticipatory democracy can build a different kind of political campaign, where people learn to take charge of government. We share two inspiring models.
Read MoreWe’re seeking a community building director to help us grow the collective power of organizations and advocates supporting participatory democracy.
Read MoreIn the next People Powered University seminar, you’ll learn how participatory budgeting can strengthen civil society and increase political participation, and how to use this research in your work.
Read MoreWe’re excited to share new online seminars, mentorship and peer learning opportunities, practical resources, and three ways to take action.
Read MorePeople Powered developed an online course to help advocates and practitioners engage immigrants, refugees, and internally displaced people through participatory budgeting. We’re excited to share some of the key insights from the course.
Read MoreIn the first People Powered University research seminar, you’ll learn how participatory budgeting can improve governance and well-being in your community, and how to use this research in your work.
Read MoreWe’re offering free coaching from participatory democracy experts. Apply now to take your work to the next level!
Read MoreWe’re excited to share a new practical online course, resources on climate assemblies, job openings, and three ways to take action.
Read MoreWe are delighted to welcome the new members of our Global PB Boards! 17 government leaders, civil society advocates, and researchers from 15 countries are joining our global program to grow PB.
Read MoreIn the next People Powered University online course, you’ll learn how to make participatory budgeting processes more inclusive, engaging, and empowering for immigrants, refugees, and internally displaced people.
Read MorePeople Powered developed an online course to help advocates and practitioners start a climate assembly in their city or country. We’re excited to share some of the key insights from the course.
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