Placing people at the center of democracy.

We build healthy democratic systems through
innovative Civic Assemblies that elevate the voices
of everyday people in public decision-making.

Since 2007, we’ve been stewards of Civic Assemblies, empowering individuals’ political agency through proactive representation and inclusion in public decision-making.

Join us to improve how our democracy works by constructing advanced deliberative and direct democratic processes that accelerate progress and create enduring impact.

Partner with our team of experts to shape and guide the civic programs needed for insightful and efficient policy development, planning, and implementation.

Work with us to develop innovative methodologies and sharpen skills to foster high-quality insights, information, and outcomes that address challenges of all sizes.

Bring new voices to the table.

Services

Partner with us to implement healthier democratic processes
and equitable civic engagement programs.

CIVIC ASSEMBLIES

We partner with public officials, administrators, and civic advocates to construct full-scale Civic Assembly programs to address policy challenges and promote civic health.

Citizens Initiative Reviews (CIR)

We work with civic advocates to enable the general public to draft high-quality, unbiased voter information on legislation initiatives by utilizing Civic Assembly processes.

Capacity Building

We educate public officials, administrators, and civic advocates on the essential skills needed to implement innovative Civic Assemblies and deliberative processes.

Consulting & Coordination

We help public officials and administrators make decision-making and civic engagement processes more inclusive and collaborative.

Initiative Convention System

We work with civic advocates to allow the general public to participate directly in creating policies and legislation that can be voted on.

Petaluma Fairgrounds PROJECT

Learn about this first-of-its-kind Civic Assembly in California.

Healthy Democracy is a US-based nonpartisan nonprofit has been on the forefront the worldwide movement of Civic Assemblies, constructing inclusive deliberative and direct democracy programs for public officials, administrators, and civic advocates since 2007.