OUR MISSION
To make diplomacy inclusive to everyone
Established in 2013, Grassroot Diplomat is a diplomatic nonprofit consultancy with a mission to make diplomacy inclusive for everyone.
The name ‘Grassroot Diplomat’ comes from the concept of bridging the gap between governments and civil society. We believe that everyone is a diplomat for their cause and country, and we provide tools for diplomats to be effective in a modern and multinational society.
Our focus is to make diplomacy more visible in the public eye through the examples of people themselves. Value-driven, we believe that the focus for national interest should be on the people, their needs, and recognising their strengths and values. This means recognising countries as a body of real people, not just statistics and resources for the sake of strengthening trade and bilateral relations.
As an independent consultancy, we have no allegiance to any particular government in order to remain apolitical and work with global diplomats of all missions, anywhere in the world.
OUR STORY
My journey to becoming a diplomat began when I represented Britain at the United Nations COP15 in Copenhagen. It was one of the most important international summits of my generation and it resulted in failure. Little consensus. No binding agreement. Zero care. It was the first time I would confront the limitations faced by the diplomatic service.
I founded Grassroot Diplomat to strengthen the relationship between governments and civil society as global riots started to become the norm for young people voicing their frustrations to governments. Over the past few years, Grassroot Diplomat has evolved as a brand that serves the diplomatic community to ensure that governments are effectively representing their people, both at home and abroad.
OUR VALUES
We are inspired by our deeply rooted values that drives innovative results.
DYNAMIC: We are dynamic, energised and effective in our action.
INDEPENDENT: We are progressive, where we are committed to and driven by our ideas.
INNOVATIVE: We have integrity where we build trust and reinforce positive engagement through all of our work.
INCLUSIVE: We enhance leadership so that efficiency and compassion shapes the future.
PASSIONATE: We are passionate to strive forward as a connected world.
