Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD)

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The UK’s democracy support organisation in 50+ countries. We partner with parliaments, political parties, civil society, and election bodies around the world to build political systems that promote and deliver security, stability, and prosperity for all.

The Democracy Stories Lab is live! An open call for creators to share visual stories about what democracy could look and feel like. 4 winners get $1,000. 5 honorable mentions get $500. Applications open July 14. See the full call + stay updated→ www.peoplepowered.org/news-content...

What does the future of democracy look like? We want your stories — People Powered

We're looking for creators who can tell compelling stories about voice, power, and collective decision-making — with up to $1,000 in awards.

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Most people still believe in democracy, but dissatisfaction with how it works is at a record high. New research from the Democracy Narratives Alliance digs into which narratives actually rebuild support + which ones backfire. 🔗 peoplepowered.org/news-content/new-research-how-to-talk-about-democracy

New Research: How to Talk About Democracy — People Powered

New research from the Democracy Narratives Alliance maps what works (and what doesn't) when talking about democracy.

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What is the cost of politics and why does it matter? Watch our brand new explainer to find out 👇 Westminster Foundation for Democracy is leading efforts to investigate and address the cost of politics in more than 40 countries worldwide. youtu.be/vlL56toIeOQ

The cost of politics | WFD explainer

What is the cost of politics? Watch Westminster Foundation for Democracy's animation which explains what the cost of politics is, why it matters, and what we...

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📢Job alert: We are recruiting a Programme Administrative and Finance Assistant in The Gambia This full-time role involves managing finance, administration, reporting, and logistical support for programmes. Find out more and apply for this role by 15 May: wfd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoa...

Programme Administrative and Finance Assistant – The Gambia (May 2025)

An experienced Admin and Finance individual is required to lead and manage financial operations, and to support on program implementation in The Gambia.

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Our impact in numbers: In 2024-2025, WFD worked to strengthen democracy in more than 58 countries and territories across the world. More than 44,000 people participated in our 64 locally-led programmes and, we engaged with 4463 parliamentarians.

We're hiring: Join our Centre of Expertise team as Practice Lead – Governance and Politics. 📍 Location: UK-based (Remote option available) 📅 Contract: Fixed-term (June 2025 – March 2026, with possible extension) Find more details and apply by 20 April 2025 ⤵️

Practice Lead Governance and Politics - Centre of Expertise (April 2025)

WFD is looking to for a Practice Lead with significant strategic experience in Governance and Politics to support our Centre of Expertise.

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🤝 Building partnerships: Ukrainian delegation visits Manchester WFD organised a study visit for Ukrainian officials to Manchester, to explore UK local governance. These exchanges highlight the role of local governance in strengthening democracy. 📹 Watch the video to hear their reflections

Building partnerships between the UK and Sri Lanka 🤝 Our teams all over the world and the programmes they lead build strong partnerships. On 29-30 March, our Sri Lanka team organised an exchange between members of the newly-elected Sri Lankan parliament and a UK parliamentary delegation. 🇱🇰 🇬🇧

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