What Happens When
a Democracy Emerges?

People must engage in the political process to influence their leaders and help meet their own needs.

Without democracy, women, youth, ethnic and religious minorities, and people with disabilities are marginalized.

When individuals unite as a civil society organization, they can better raise awareness of community problems and advocate for change.

In a democracy, all citizens have the right and the responsibility to participate in the election.

Effective democratic leaders focus on what people need to be free, secure, and involved.

Since 1998, we have carried out polling and survey research programs in some of the world’s most challenging environments.