About Us
Our Organisation
Jointly set up by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) and the Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations (SFCCA) in 1992, the Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC) is a non-profit self-help group for the Chinese community.
CDAC offers programmes and assistance schemes to help the less privileged in the community maximise their potential and strive for social mobility through self-help and mutual support.
In 2022, CDAC supported 16,600 households through its various programmes for students, workers, seniors and families.
From 2022 to 2026, the CDAC is adopting a 3-pronged strategy to ensure that social mobility is attainable among our beneficiaries.
Our Mission
To nurture and develop the potential of the Chinese Community in contributing to the continued success of multi-racial Singapore.
Our Vision
Committed and Trusted Organisation, Empowered and Caring Community.
Our Three Initiatives
1
To lay strong foundations for children from low-income families through play-based learning. This initiative will start with children at the levels of K1-2 in order to close socio-cultural gaps.
2
To support children from low-income families across the key transition stages from primary school all the way to their post-secondary years. This will be done through mentorships and follow-ups in a targeted, longitudinal approach.
3
To broaden our beneficiariesβ exposure to learning beyond academics, targeting their holistic development and motivation through ed-tech, sustained interest-based programmes and the redesigning of our learning spaces within the CDAC centres.
Organisation Structure
Our Boards
Board of Trustees (Term: 2022 to 2024)
Ng San Tiong (Chairman)
Ong Ye Kung (BOD Chairman)
Chan Kian Kuan
Cheung Wai Keung
Tony Chew Leong-Chee
Thomas Chua Kee Seng
Kho Choon Keng
Sherman Kwek Eik Tse
Lee Huay Leng
Lee Sze Leong
Lee Yi Shyan
William Leong Sin Yuen
Lew Chee Beng
Lim Hock Chee
Lim Ming Yan
Philip Ng Chee Tat
Ng Siew Quan
Pang Lim
Francis Phua Kiah Mai
Seow Choke Meng
Tan Cheng Gay
Anthony Tan Kang Uei
Wu Hsioh Kwang
Yeo Eng Koon
Patron:
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
Board of Directors (Term: 2022 to 2024)
Ong Ye Kung (Chairman)
Ang Kiam Meng
Baey Yam Keng
Chee Hong Tat
Chia Kim Huat
Hong Poh Hin
Koh Poh Koon
Chris Leong Sin Kuen
Lim Sau Hoong
Caryn Lim Tze Ching
Low Yen Ling
Patrick Ng Bee Soon
Ng Poh Wah
Png Yiow Beng
Sun Xueling
Woo Chee Chay
Alex Yam Ziming
Logo Inspiration
The logo was inspired from the traditional Spring Festival couplets.
The contrasting figure on a red background suggests the organisationβs bright outlook into the future. The figure extends to the edge of the diamond symbol, signifying dynamism and earnestness.
The graphic lines symbolise a person, representing CDACβs focus on People.
The top portion of the lines symbolises the efforts and endeavour made by the parties being assisted for educational advancement, self-reliance and self-improvement.
The lower portion of the lines symbolises the assistance and support provided by the community, which appears as a strong and unyielding motivating force.
Our Objectives
Education Programme
To support the learning needs of students from lower income families through child, youth and parent engagement programmes.
Family Support and Development Programme
To engage, support and strengthen the functioning of the low-income Chinese families and workers.
We engage and develop our volunteers in supporting CDACβs programmes and schemes.
Community Engagement and Development Programme
To manage the 12 CDAC Centres as the strategic platform for outreach and engaging the community.
Fulfilling Ageing Programme
To support the seniors to age actively and meaningfully through programmes and activities that promote Senior Learning, Senior Health & Wellness and Senior Volunteerism.