Y Care started from an inspiring dream to walk across the Makgadikgadi Pans to raise funds for charity. As a patron of Life Line, Dr Nomsa  Mbere experienced the challenges of raising donor money for operational costs, a challenge experienced by most charitable  organisations,  as donors tend to have a preference for donating fund projects and buildings. Succeeding to bring on board like minded individuals with  extensive knowledge of the pans, eagerness to experience an invigorating challenge and tremendous support staff, the first  Makgadikgadi  Pans walk took place in 2003.

 The objectives of the trust are:

 • To funds and raise support to a broad base of country wide causes through innovative, imaginative and creative fundraising efforts

 • To form alliances or partnerships with existing charities working with any group needs be it; children health, women, community based  organisations, environmental art or the youth

 • To encourage donor participation in Y Care fund raising initiatives for active involvement in their company social responsibility projects

 • To initiate innovative fund raising which provides for personal growth and development of "Botho" in participants involved in the fund  raising events

 • To encourage active participation of recepient organisations in the fund raising initiatives as per their ability to do so

 • To be visionary and try to anticipate future needs of the community and attempt to address them early on

 Y Care has carefully selected its trustees to ensure a broad base of skills and experience to ensure the effective running of the Trust. The  walks could not be as succesful as it has been without the drive and organisation skills of a pool of enthusiastic and commited volunteers.

 Board of trustees:

 Dr Nomsa Mbere
 Ralph Bousfield
 Angus Boxshall-Smith
 Ulrika Egner
 Batsho Dambe-Groth
 Ellen Hood
 Modise Koofhethile
 Leonard Makwinja