The Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC; traditional Chinese: 華社自助理事會; simplified Chinese: 华社自助理事会; pinyin: Huáshè Zìzhù Lǐshì Huì) is a non-profit self-help group that provides assistance to the Chinese community in Singapore. Jointly set up by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) and the Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations (SFCCA), its aims are to help the less privileged in the community maximise their potential and strive for social mobility through self-help and mutual support.
CDAC is one of the four "self-help groups" (SHGs) in Singapore that serves their own respective ethnic community — which also includes Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA), Eurasian Association and Yayasan Mendaki.
Chinese Development Assistance Council | |
華社自助理事會 华社自助理事会 | |
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| Abbreviation | CDAC, 华助会 |
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| Formation | May 22, 1992 |
| Registration no. | 199202625K |
| Purpose | Social mobility |
Board Chair | Ong Ye Kung |
Executive Director | Tan Yap Kin |
| Affiliations | Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
Budget (2023) | $36.18m SGD |
| Expenses (2023) | $33.89m SGD |
| Website | https://www.cdac.org.sg/ |
CDAC's programmes primarily covers support through education, family support and wellness for senior citizens.[1]
- ^ "Organisation Profile". CDAC. Retrieved 2023-04-23.