November 27, 2023

Governance

Democracy Lab PH (DemLab PH) is a non-profit organization that aims to activate democracy by cultivating the nexus between citizen empowerment and institutional responsiveness in the Philippines. We are a socio-civic space built to champion an enabling democracy through strengthened intersectoral collaboration, people-centered civic education programs, and collaborative institutional design thinking. We are composed of advocates, researchers, civic society leaders, lobbyists, public servants, and community organizers who collectively champions democracy with Filipino communities. Moreover, the organization seeks to strengthen people and their communities for them to become active participants of democracy through partnerships, community engagement activities, and people-centered civic education initiatives. ? People-centered Civic Education. We simplify and enrich the people's knowledge and experience of democracy to support their participation in democratic processes. ? Community Empowerment. We help organize sectors and communities and equip them with tools to maximize their capacity to influence change in their communities. ? Activating Democratic Institutions. We activate institutions by strengthening their capacities to connect with communities and promote an enabling democracy.