About Us
Our Mission and Values
Yotkom can be summed up in 4 words!
TO LOVE
TO GO
TO SERVE
TO REFLECT Jesus Christ
The Yotkom Difference
FAITH BASED
Guided by Christian values of Compassion, Truth, Respect and Excellence
RELATIONAL
We have built strong relationships with African leaders and health professionals over a period of more than 25 years..
OPERATIONAL
Our Yotkom Medical Centre has been operating since 2015 and is building from strength to strength and caring for over 20,000 outpatients per year.
SELF RELIANT
We are 65% self reliant through local. income generation and cost sharing structures.
TRANSPARENT
We have complete financial transparency and accountability structures so donors know where funds are spent. In Australia, Yotkom Uganda is registered with the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission. DGR / Tax Deductibility status by the Australian Taxation Office.
AUSTRALIAN & UGANDAN BOARD
In Africa, the assets of Yotkom are held by, and the day to day operation is administered by, a company registered in Uganda and with a governing board of Ugandan and Australian Doctors.
MINIMAL COSTS
We have minimal administration costs (Australians work as volunteers) so donations go to fulfilling medical work the ground in Africa.
AUSTRALIAN PRESENCE
Regular on-site monitoring and evaluation is undertaken by founders Dr Andrew & Anne Wright and other board members from ACNC registered Australian Yotkom charity.
FEEDBACK
We are focused on giving our donors regular feedback on how funds are dispersed and on the overall progress of the Yotkom medical. project via social media and email updates.