About ACD

Our history

The Association of Diplomatic Spouses (la Asociación de Cónyuges de Diplomáticos in Spanish) or the ACD was formed in 1982 as the Association of Diplomatic Ladies (ADD) after two independent associations, the wives of officials of International Organizations and the wives of officials of Embassies, merged. The wives of the Ambassadors became honorary members of the ADD, while the wives of officials of International Organizations and Embassies were given the status of regular members in charge of leading the Association.

The objectives of the ADD were: a) to promote ties of friendship among its members; b) to promote cultural and social activities, including the dissemination of the history and culture of Mexico and of the countries represented, and c) to carry out cooperation and charity activities in support of vulnerable populations of the Mexican society.

In 1995, the Association's statutes were modified to allow the wives of the Ambassadors to join the ADD Board. The Honorary Members would be exclusively the former presidents and wives of officials of International Organizations and Diplomats accredited in Mexico, who remain in this country at the end of their mission.

In 2006, the name of the Association of Diplomatic Ladies was changed to the ACD (the Association of Diplomatic Spouses) to include the husbands of Ambassadors and officials of International Organizations and Embassies. The ACD was registered as a Civil Association (AC) in the Tax Administration Service (SAT) of Mexico, which allows it to receive and provide donations, and generate tax-deductible receipts.