Democracy Education Network
Le Réseau d'éducation de la démocratie
The Democracy Education Network (DEN) is a Canadian registered charity (Business No. 886044999RR0001) established in 1993 to advance civic education and democratic participation. It focuses on equipping Canadians with skills for effective engagement in governmental and corporate decision-making processes through research, training, and educational resource development[1][3].

Mission and Activities

DEN’s objectives include researching institutional processes in Canadian governance and business, training individuals and organizations in democratic decision-making, and creating age-specific civic education materials[3]. The organization has developed national programs such as VoteParty.ca and VotePromise.ca, which aim to increase voter turnout by encouraging participation through pledges and community-driven events[2][3].

Partnerships and Resources

DEN collaborates with Democracy Watch, a leading democratic reform advocacy group, to produce educational materials. These include over 40 guides on active citizenship and a structured curriculum for classroom use, spanning 6–8 weeks of lessons[4]. The organization also offers tailored workshops for schools and community groups to promote democratic engagement[4].

Funding and Programs

Donations to DEN support general civics education programs or targeted initiatives such as the Government Accountability Fund, Corporate Responsibility Fund, and VotePromise.ca Fund, which finance research and voter mobilization efforts[3].

[1] https://www.edcan.ca/articles/democracy-education-network/ [2] https://participedia.net/organization/democracy-education-network [3] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/democracy-education-network/ [4] https://democracywatch.ca/en/learn-and-teach-democracy/ [5] https://democracywatch.ca/en/