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CHINESE DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE COUNCIL

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What does CHINESE DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE COUNCIL do?

The Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC) is a non-profit self-help group that supports less privileged individuals of the Chinese community in Singapore through education, skills training, and socio-economic development. Their mission is to nurture and develop the potential of the Chinese community for multi-racial Singapore's continued success.

Founded

1992

People

ang kiam meng, woo chee chay, leong sin kuen, png yiow beng, ren ziming alex @ yam ziming alex, ong ye kung, lim sau hoong, hong poh hin, low yen ling (liu yanling), baey yam keng

Causes

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Highlights

  • Donations are tax-deductible
  • Registered Charity
  • Established since 1992
  • Published yearly Annual Reports

Society Impact

  • Improved socio-economic status for less successful individuals within the Chinese community in Singapore through education and skills training.
  • Enhanced educational performance among under-achievers, particularly in fields such as literacy, numeracy, science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics (STEAM), and vocational skills.
  • Increased earning capacity for working adults by providing them with opportunities to improve their skills and competencies.
  • Promotion of active aging among seniors through learning, health & wellness programs, and volunteerism initiatives.
  • Expansion of school-based student care centres to provide more support to students and families in need.
  • Strengthening the community by fostering a culture of self-help and mutual support among beneficiaries.

Donation Income

Program Expense Ratio

This is the percentage of the charity's total expenses that are spent on its core programs. A higher percentage suggests that more money is going directly to the cause, rather than being spent on administrative or fundraising expenses.