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South East CDC

Introduction

Introduction to South East CDC

Last updated 28 April 2026

Introduction

A group of people posing together in front of a colorful conference banner with text about "Celebrating Connections 2023."

Vision

To build an active and vibrant South East District where residents and stakeholders feel a strong sense of belonging.

Mission

  • Aggregator of Needs and Resources

  • Builder of Capability and Capacity in Partners & Networks

  • Connector of Communities

Key Thrusts

Strengthening Social Infrastructure

Working with partners on the ground to identify and address different needs which vary from place to place.

Promoting Active Citizenry

Working with partners in the people, public and private sectors to create opportunities for residents and stakeholders to be engaged in the community.

Nurturing Volunteerism

Bonding new volunteers as a team, equip them with organising and leadership skills, and empower them to develop projects to serve the community needs.

Our Background

The South East Community Development Council (CDC) was set up on 24 November 2001. Spanning the scenic eastern coast of Singapore, the South East District comprises the Marine Parade Group Representative Constituency (GRC), East Coast GRC, Aljunied GRC, Hougang SMC and Mountbatten SMC; it is home to more than 700,000 residents. The District includes some of the island’s most vibrant, historical and beautiful neighbourhoods, such as Geylang Serai, Joo Chiat, Bedok and Marine Parade.

Your Social Broker

At the helm of South East CDC is Mayor Dinesh, who leads the team in fulfilling the CDC’s mission – an Aggregator of Needs and Resources, Builder of Capability and Capacity in Partners and Networks and Connector of Communities. With these tenets in mind, we hope to build a community, with our residents and stakeholders, where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and pride.

As your social broker, we work closely with our partners to support, facilitate and empower community-initiated projects. Our doors are always open to proposals from schools, non-profit organisations, corporate companies and individuals; we are happy to provide the platform for you to reach out to the community or assist a family in need. We believe that everyone can make a difference and we welcome the chance to help you achieve that difference!

Our Logo

Logo with a stylized orange figure and blue waves, text: South East Community Development Council - Your Social Broker.

Symbolising a man poised for action, our logo embodies our vision of working together with the people to forge a closer-knit community. We believe that there is strength in numbers, and a community which works together will overcome anything in times of difficulty. The world is constantly evolving and sometimes this brings uncertainty and anxiety. It is our mission to help build the South East district into a home where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is always ready to reach out to those who need a little help along the way.