Mission, Vision & Strategic Direction

The Community Development Councils (CDCs) were established under the People’s Association Act in 1997. Since then, the CDCs have been bridging communities (i.e. by strengthening local social infrastructure, building social resilience and social capital, and promoting the culture of giving back), through the following functions:

(a) Aggregator of Needs and Resources
(b) Builder of Capability / Capacity in Partners
(c) Connector of Communities

Mission

To Build a Caring and Cohesive Community where we Aggregate Resources and Needs; Build Capabilities of Partners & Residents, and Connect Stakeholders.

District Visions


	Building a Do-Good District
	A Caring & Cohesive Community
	A Caring and Healthy North West Community
	To build an active and vibrant South East District where residents and stakeholders feel a strong sense of belonging
	Owning your community

Strategic Direction


Strengthen Social Infrastructure	- To strengthen social support through local assistance schemes & social programmes - To promote social mobility - To encourage self help
Build Social Resilience and Social Capital	- To strengthen community bonds - To encourage active citizenry
Promote Culture of Giving Back	- To engender community and corporate ownership through volunteerism & Corporate Social Responsibility by adopting local causes, and partnering corporate, Grassroots Organisations, schools, Voluntary Welfare Organisations and community partners