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cdac a non profit self help group for the chinese community 0 skip to content about us learn academic development enrichment learning support mentoring volunteer for children and youth for families for seniors ad hoc projects partner community public sector schools self help groups assistance education bursaries family assistance contribution donation cdac cdac funding info news stories events stories media coverage speeches and media releases contact us 中文 login to mycdac open menu close menu login to mycdac about us learn academic development enrichment learning support mentoring volunteer for children and youth for families for seniors ad hoc projects partner community public sector schools self help groups assistance education bursaries family assistance contribution donation cdac cdac funding info news stories events stories media coverage speeches and media releases contact us 中文 open menu close menu about us folder learn back academic development enrichment learning support mentoring folder volunteer back for children and youth for families for seniors ad hoc projects folder partner back community public sector schools self help groups folder assistance back education bursaries family assistance folder contribution back donation cdac cdac funding info folder news stories back events stories media coverage speeches and media releases contact us 中文 login to mycdac cdac s programme offerings are categorised as follows learn cdac cdac believes education is the key to improving social mobility and is dedicated to helping beneficiaries of all ages learn academic development enrichment learning support mentoring assistance cdac we provide a series of assistance schemes including financial and support programmes to families who require more help and journey with them as they strive for upward mobility education bursaries family assistance volunteer cdac volunteers are our assets and enablers in helping our target groups achieve their life goals we welcome interested parties to participate in our programmes which aim to improve the lives of our beneficiaries for children and youth for families for seniors ad hoc projects partner cdac we welcome partners to join us in our journey of uplifting the less privileged in our community community public sector schools self help groups cdac is a non profit self help group for the chinese community we offer 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 learn more our stories how cdac s support provided a turning point for madam yang s family for years madam yang lixia 52 carried an unspoken worry about her two sons and what the future might hold for them read more from overcoming stage fright to being in the spotlight learn how the gem mentoring programme helped toh kai en find his voice confidence and leadership read more from maker to potential mentor from sewing plush toys to designing a miniature football court with a 3d printer jasper lim has discovered the joy of creating at cdac s tinker space read more nikki s growth through the gem mentoring programme learn about how nikki gained confidence through the support of his gem mentors read more how clara discover confidence through cdac s spot beyond programmes discover how clara evolved from a shy observer to a confident performer read more how cdac s support helped madam tan s family thrive find out more about mdm tan s family s journey of growth and resilience read more high hopes higher altitudes to 13 year old anisha chu becoming a pilot once felt as distant as the planes soaring above now it s not just a dream but an actual goal she is working towards read more from sceptic to believer social workers and social support groups never mr goh would insist you can ask my wife i always felt they wouldn t be much help read more bridging books and the big wide world how can i contribute to society this simple thought drove eugene tan to respond to a cdac volunteer recruitment ad and sparked the start of his volunteerism journey in 2017 read more with help late is never too late 17 year old poon yue ling lives with her 71 year old grandmother mdm annie chong and the two have only each other for support since 2013 read more here with you through thick and thin looking at ruby lee interacting confidently with those around her one would find it hard to believe that just a few years ago this bubbly teenager was painfully shy and closed off from those around her read more dedicated hearts whenever cdac requires volunteers for its events 51 year old madam tricia lim would send a callout in the family chat group and an all female team would usually respond the six members of the team include her 11 year old niece her 71 year old mother and members of her and her sister s families read more paying it forward bullying stealing from parents shoplifting jeremy loo got into a lot of serious trouble when he was in primary school read more giving back with love one is a researcher one a medical student and two are educators despite coming from different cultures and backgrounds these volunteers have the common desire to share the joy of reading with children from underprivileged families read more pursuing dreams murphy grew up in an unconventional family his parents separated when he was young and he was raised by his grandmother and aunt in primary school he was often teased and bullied by classmates and he vented his frustrations by playing video games read more warming hearts old folks are looking for company someone to chat with it s this very realisation that has kept mr james ouyang spending time every week the past five years reading the news to the elderly he had been brought up by his grandparents and holds a special affection for the elderly so when his friend invited him to join the weekly news sharing programme he agreed immediately read more caring hearts as the saying goes it takes a village to raise a child something mr tay tow ping and his family have experienced for themselves four years ago he was jobless and falling behind on rent and utilities unable to afford the school fees for his elder daughter fortunately various government subsidies and aid schemes together with assistance from cdac helped to tide the family over as mr tay finds stable employment the family is about to buy their own two room flat and start a new stable life read more cdac headquarters 65 tanjong katong road singapore 436957 office hours mon thu 8 30am 6pm fri 8 30am 5 30pm sat sun closed hotline 6841 4889 email email protected our boards corporate governance publications financial information donation careers locate us contact us privacy policy no results found copyright 2026 chinese development assistance council all rights reserved