Change.org is a platform for social change where anyone can start petitions and build support for the causes they care about. More than 500 million people (as of 2026) use Change.org to share concerns, gather signatures, and advocate for change in their communities and around the world.
Who owns and operates Change.org
Change.org is a public benefit corporation (PBC) that is 100% nonprofit-owned by the Change.org Charitable Foundation. As a PBC, Change.org's mission and commitment to empowering people everywhere is legally part of the company's corporate charter. Change.org operates as a technology platform dedicated to positive social impact, making it the world's largest nonprofit-owned tech platform for social change.
Who creates and manages petitions on Change.org
Petitions on Change.org are created, written, and managed by individual users or groups of users, not by Change.org itself. When you see a petition on the platform, it was started by a person who cares about that specific issue. Change.org does not create, endorse, or manage the campaigns on the platform.
As a petition starter, you have full control over your petition content, updates, and how you share it with supporters. Change.org provides the technology and tools to help you run your campaign, but the petition belongs to you. Learn how to start a petition to create your own campaign.
How to use Change.org
Change.org is free to use for both starting petitions and signing petitions. People from almost every country in the world can create or sign a petition on Change.org, regardless of their country or citizenship. Creating a Change.org account is free, and signing or starting a petition does not require any payment.
To get started with Change.org:
● Sign petitions you care about to show your support
● Start your own petition to advocate for change
● Share petitions with your networks to gather more support
● Post updates to keep your supporters informed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Change.org affiliated with a political party?
No. Change.org is not affiliated with any political party or political organization. Change.org is an open platform where people of all political perspectives can start and sign petitions about issues they care about, regardless of their political beliefs.