About Citizen Works

People-powered democracy, not corporate rule, is the only way to create a sustainable and just society.

Mission Statement

Citizen Works is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization founded by Ralph Nader in April 2001 to advance justice by strengthening citizen participation in power. We give people the tools and opportunities to build democracy.

Our strategy is to develop systemic means to advance the progressive citizen movement. We do this in three ways: First, we enhance the work of existing organizations by helping to share information, build coalitions, and institute improved mechanisms for banding activists together; second, we bring new energy and support to the progressive movement by recruiting, training, and activating citizens; and third, we start new groups and act as a catalyst where there are too few public interest voices.

Read about our projects and events or download "Citizen Works at a Glance."

View Citizen Works' first Annual Report.

Citizen Works Staff

Founder: Ralph Nader

Citizen Works offers internships year-round. For more information click here.

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Contact Us!

Please contact us with questions, comments, and suggestions:

Citizen Works
PO Box 18478
Washington, DC 20036

Phone: (202) 265-6164
Fax: (202) 265-0182
email: information (at) citizenworks.org