Join Polifa’s Board – Open Call
Polifa is an international advocacy and research organization working at the intersection of democracy, freedom, and political imagination. Operating in Finland, Kenya, and across global political spaces, Polifa focuses on issues that often remain marginal in mainstream development and democracy debates — from politicization of development to democratic implications of global financial governance.
Our work includes:
- examining how political movements reshape democratic imaginaries and public participation,
- analyzing the structural inequalities embedded in global economic systems,
- contributing to debates on tax, debt and trade justice, international cooperation, and democratic accountability,
- supporting local forms of collective and circular economies and autonomous governance
- and developing educational and political tools to broaden political engagement and democratic practice and human rights
Polifa aims to democratize the global financial system and address the structural roots of inequality and poverty by connecting grassroots movements to systemic change. Central to this work is the reimagination of sovereignty and democracy – examining how power operates within global and local economic governance, how planetary democracy can be reclaimed across borders, and how new forms of collective decision-making can challenge existing geopolitical and financial hierarchies.
Governance model
Polifa is governed through a direct-democratic structure in which members have the right to propose initiatives, call debates, and participate in decision-making. The board functions as a facilitative and strategic body — coordinating activities, ensuring accountability, and supporting the organization’s international work — while major decisions are made collectively through transparent and participatory processes.
Who we are looking for
We welcome individuals with experience in:
- democratic theory and/or practice,
- political movements and civic organizing,
- international development and political economy,
- research, advocacy, or policy engagement,
- or related fields that intersect with Polifa’s mission.
If you are interested in contributing to a critical, forward-looking organization focused on systemic change, please send a 1-page motivation letter to eeva.makinen@polifa.org by 15 Dec 2025.
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Join POLIFA as a volunteer!
POLIFA is an international advocacy and research organization focused on democracy, freedom, and political imagination. We work on contemporary issues such as politics of development, economic democracy, tax and debt justice, and political education.
Currently, we operate in Finland and Kenya, focusing on the interconnections between local, regional, and international politics. POLIFA aims to bring together diverse actors — NGOs, researchers, and activists — who share similar goals and progressive visions, especially those working on perspectives and actions that often receive less attention.
As a volunteer, you can contribute in ways that match your skills and interests. For example:
- Event organization and management
- Fundraising
- Networking and membership coordination
- Communications
- Research and writing
If you’d like to join, please send us a short cover letter explaining why you are interested in POLIFA, your relevant experience, and where you are based.
For questions, contact eeva.makinen@polifa.org.
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