700 youth organizations just decided what their network will work on next year. 100+ ideas, 44 proposals, one vote each. We worked with @epd.eu and Digidem Lab to design the process and set up the platform. Plenty of networks say members should have a say. Far fewer hand over the agenda.

Tomorrow, the Democracy Stories Lab opens for applications. An open call for creators worldwide to share visual stories about democracy - what it looks like when people have a real say in the decisions that shape their lives. $6,500 in awards. Get a head start: www.peoplepowered.org/democracy-st...

A citizens' climate assembly in Nigeria created a new government office for citizen participation. On June 2, hear from the practitioners behind this and more stories from India and Brazil. 📅 June 2 | 9–10:30 a.m. ET | 1–2:30 p.m. UTC | 6:30–8 p.m. IST Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Our Partnerships Director, Clara Bois, joins a Global Democracy Coalition + Alma Cívica panel this Thursday on how democratic narratives travel across the Americas -- and what that means for participation and trust. Link below.

Our 2025 Impact Report is out! Since 2020, we've trained or supported 1,523 people, helped launch or improve 178 participatory democracy programs, and reached over 70,000 practitioners through our resources. 📄 Read the full report www.peoplepowered.org/news-content...

🧠 Can AI deepen participation? Join us Sept 16 to explore global case studies from Madagascar, Thailand & more — plus new guidance on using AI in participatory programs. 🔗 www.peoplepowered.org/events-conte... #AI #DigitalDemocracy #Participation #CivicTech

🚀 Big news: our community just got even bigger. Over the past year, 75+ new members joined People Powered — from civic tech innovators to policymakers to grassroots orgs. They’re all making democracy more participatory, inclusive, and just. 🌐 Meet them: www.peoplepowered.org/news-content...

🎉 People Powered turns 5! We launched with a bold vision: to grow a global movement for participatory democracy. This short video captures the heart of what we’re building — and why it matters. Learn more and stay connected 🔗 www.peoplepowered.org/our-impact #ParticipatoryDemocracy #PeoplePowered

How do you build a global community of participatory democracy? You help people meet. Last month, our member Krishan from Janaagraha flew to São Paulo to connect with our team and fellow People Powered members, Delibera Brasil and Politize!, and met with São Paulo City Hall!

What if #CitizensAssemblies were a core part of government? We make the case for a House of the People — a permanent, randomly selected 4th branch. Democracy needs more voices. By @joshalerner.bsky.social & Marjan Ehsassi 🔗 www.peoplepowered.org/news-content...

New research shows participatory budgeting boosts civic engagement, trust & equity. 📊 Explore the evidence from 70+ studies across 5 continents. 🔗 www.peoplepowered.org/news-content... #ParticipatoryBudgeting #Democracy

❓ What if public participation became a sustained pillar of governance, strengthening democracy, building trust, and driving systemic change along the way? Join us this April 15 to discover how to embed public participation into everyday governance! www.peoplepowered.org/events-conte...

Let's cut through the AI noise. Here are 4 powerful resources to help change-makers and democracy advocates make a difference using AI! #AIforDemocracy

🚀 #Kickoff! Our inaugural Inclusive Democracy Accelerator (IDA) cohort completed their first session with us today. This new program is all about making participatory democracy more inclusive. Learn more about the IDA and the latest cohort: www.peoplepowered.org/inclusive-de...

📢 How can innovation transform digital #CitizenEngagement? Join our webinar with the World Bank to explore how civic tech & governments are co-creating solutions for inclusive participation. 🗓 March 18 | 11 AM ET 🔗 Register: www.peoplepowered.org/events-conte... #DigitalDemocracy #CivicTech

Our members are leading #DemocracyInAction! From global citizens’ assemblies to co-governance & budgeting, our members are making democracy more inclusive. 🗳️ Which initiative inspires you? Let’s talk! ⬇️ #MembersInAction

🌍 2024: A Year of Impact. From climate policies in Zimbabwe to amplifying marginalized voices in Kenya, we showed how participatory democracy drives change. Read our 2024 highlights: peoplepowered.org/news-content... #ParticipatoryDemocracy #ClimateAction #DigitalGovernance #Inclusion

We had a fun workshop on "Transforming Mental Models of Democracy" at the América Abierta 2024 event! ✨🔍 Key learning: The most crucial mental models were abstention regarding elections/public participation and distrust in governments. Strategies on the way! @frameworks.bsky.social #AméricaAbierta