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 2023, CDAC supported 15,300 households through various programmes for students, workers, seniors and families.
From 2022 to 2026, the CDAC is adopting a 3-pronged strategy to ensure 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.
Core Values
Harmony • Empathy • Aspiration • Resilience • Trust
Our Three Key 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 beneficiaries’ 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
Patron:
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Lawrence Wong
Board of Directors (Term: 2024 to 2026)
Ong Ye Kung (Chairman)
Ang Kiam Meng
Chee Hong Tat
Chia Kim Huat
Gan Siow Huang
Koh Poh Koon
Chris Leong Sin Kuen
Lim Sau Hoong
Caryn Lim Tze Ching
Low Yen Ling
Ng Poh Wah
Patrick Ng Bee Soon
Png Yiow Beng
Poh Li San
Sun Xueling
Tan Thian Pong Lennon
Zhou Zhaocheng
Board of Trustees (Term: 2024 to 2026)
Ng San Tiong (Chairman)
Ong Ye Kung (BOD Chairman)
Chan Kian Kuan
Cheng Wai Keung
Tony Chew Leong-Chee
Thomas Chua Kee Seng
Ivan Ho Khiam Seng
Kho Choon Keng
Sherman Kwek Eik Tse
Lee Huay Leng
Lee Yi Shyan
William Leong Sin Yuen
Lim Hock Chee
Lim Ming Yan
Philip Ng Chee Tat
Ng Siew Quan
Pang Lim
Pek Ee Perh Thomas
Francis Phua Kiah Mai
Seow Choke Meng
Tan Cheng Gay
Anthony Tan Kang Uei
Keith Tan Keng Soon
Yeo Eng Koon
Logo Inspiration
The logo was inspired from the traditional Spring Festival couplets.
The contrasting figure on a red background suggests the organisation’s 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 CDAC’s 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.