SFCCA x SUSSA Training Draws Vibrant Response, Bringing Fresh Talent to Clan Associations for Future Growth

In response to the common challenges faced by many Chinese clan associations in Singapore—such as the shortage of successors and the need to attract younger members—the Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations (SFCCA) partnered with SUSS Academy to launch a series of leadership and governance training programmes. The goal: to empower associations with the skills, strategies, and inspiration to strengthen their long-term sustainability.

⾯对本地华⼈宗乡会馆普遍遇到的接班⼈不⾜、⻘⻩不接等挑战，新加坡宗乡会馆联合总会与新加坡社科⼤学苑携手推出⼀系列领导⼒与治理培训课程，旨在帮助会馆强化治理能力，吸引新⽣⼒量、提升可持续发展能⼒。

The first series features three sessions covering Governance and Financial Management, Strategic Leadership and Succession Planning, and Diversity, Inclusion, and volunteer management. The first two sessions, held in July, were fully subscribed with 35 participants. Attendees gained practical insights into governance systems, leadership development, and financial transparency, while cross-association group discussions and panel sharing created a vibrant exchange of ideas.

⾸个系列共有三堂课，涵盖治理与财务管理、战略性领导与继任规划，以及多元共融与志愿者管理等核心主题。⾸两堂课已于7⽉圆满举⾏，35个名额在报名开放后迅速报满。参与者不仅收获了制度建设、领导⼒培养和财务透明化等实务知识，还在跨会馆分组讨论与座谈中互相激发灵感。宗乡总会会⻓蔡其⽣指出：“稳定且透明的制度能提升组织公信⼒，更容易吸引年轻⼈参与。”

^{An engaging training session by trainer Mr Lucas Jiang on Strategic Leadership and Succession Planning.}

SFCCA President Chua Thian Poh noted, “A stable and transparent system builds credibility and makes it easier to attract young people.” Participant James Ong, Secretary-General of the Singapore Qionghai Association, reflected that clan associations could learn from SMEs by introducing revenue-generating events to fund future activities sustainably. Meanwhile, Henry Ng, President of the Wong Clan Association, emphasised, “With a clear mission and direction, strategy-setting and future planning become much smoother.

学员新加坡琼海会馆总秘书王家明分享，他从培训中意识到，会馆可借鉴中⼩企业的经营模式，通过举办收费活动积累资⾦，以支持未来活动，实现可持续发展。与此同时，另⼀位参与者——新加坡⻩⽒总会会⻓⻩亚珠则强调：“有清晰的宗旨和⽅向，制定策略和规划就会更加顺利。

The third session, “Diversity, Inclusion and Volunteer Management,” will take place in September, with the second series already in the pipeline—continuing the momentum to inject fresh perspectives and energy into Singapore’s clan associations.

第三堂课“多元共融与志愿者管理”将于9⽉举⾏，第⼆系列课程也在筹备中，旨在继续为会馆注⼊新思路与新活⼒。

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