The Mkapa Legacy Initiative is a collection of initiatives that honor and sustain the legacy of The Late Benjamin William Mkapa who was the 3rd President of the United Republic of Tanzania ( 1995-2005) and demised on 23rd July 2020.
The Mkapa Foundation existence and the work it undertakes, serves as the sole legacy initiative of Late Benjamin W. Mkapa thus its perpetuity is critical to enable reach the underserved and ensuring healthy lives for all.
The Mkapa Legacy Initiative comprises of the forum famously known as The Mkapa Legacy Summit held on alternative years; The Mkapa Fellowship Programme; the BMF Endowment Fund; and the Business Arm for health sector solutions under the Imara Horizon Company.
The summit is vested with the purpose of appreciating H.E. Mkapa's legacy during and post -Presidency, particularly reflections on Socio-economic Development matters related to Tanzania and Africa at large.
Learn MoreLate Benjamin William Mkapa being a well known African Leader who had multiple values such as being a Reformist, Democratic, Institutionalist and a Champion of Private- Public Partnership for Impact, he also pioneered the establishment of the National Development Vision 2025. Specifically for the health sector he spearheaded the 1st Health sector reforms of Tanzania by enhancing Sector Wide Approach in programming and financing; establishment of the National Health Insurance Scheme and was a Champion of AIDS Free Generation, to mention a few. He further continued his service after Presidency by establishment of Mkapa Foundation which is committed to accelerate and attain health for all. The Summit is a unique opportunity to learn and /or adopt from Mkapa’s legacy and to develop new ideas for addressing the emerging challenges facing Tanzania and the world today. The Foundation in collaboration with the Government of Tanzania have so far hosted three forums in July 2021, July 2022, and July 2024, which is intertwined with a National HRH Conference, as a pre-summit event. The demographic changes are critical to human capital development and countries’ development prospects. Sustaining a robust and resilient health system is critical in combatting communicable and the increasing non- communicable health conditions/diseases; ensuring national and global health security; adoption of fast-growing technology and Artificial Intelligence and on addressing the effects of Climate change on Health. Similarly, advancement and prioritization on gender equality is a cornerstone to achieving socio-economic development.
The program has had a significant impact on health care in Tanzania. In the past five years, the program has recruited and trained over 180 health professionals, built over 30 new health facilities, and provided support to over 1,700 health workers.
Learn MoreThe program has had a significant impact on health care in
Tanzania. In the past five years, the program has recruited
and trained over 180 health professionals, built over 30 new
health facilities, and provided support to over 1,700 health
workers. The program has also helped to improve the
quality of health care in rural Tanzania by providing training
and support to health workers on HIV/AIDS, emergency
obstetric care, leadership, and human resource
management.
The BMF has established an Endowment Fund to provide a stable and ongoing source of financial support. The BMF Endowment Fund which was officially launched on 14th July 2021 by Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, had already surpassed 1.8 billion shillings by August 2023.
Learn MoreThe BMF has established an Endowment Fund to provide a stable and ongoing source of financial support. The BMF Endowment Fund which was officially launched on 14th July 2021 by Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, had already surpassed 1.8 billion shillings by August 2023. This remarkable milestone was achieved through a combination of generous pledges and cash contributions. The EF capital to be raised by BMF from potential endowers is anticipated to generate interest income, which will be utilized to support interventions as per Endowment Fund Guidelines and approved by the BMF Board.
IHC is a subsidiary entity of Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation incorporated in the United Republic of Tanzania under the Companies Act 2002 and officially registered at BRELA in 2016 with the main business goal being the creation of solutions within the health sector domain and other related initiatives.
Learn MoreImara Horizon Company Limited (IHC) is a subsidiary entity of Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation incorporated in the United Republic of Tanzania under the Companies Act 2002 and officially registered at BRELA in 2016 with the main business goal being the creation of solutions within the health sector domain and other related initiatives.
IHC is a business partner for healthcare institutions, providing real estate services, innovation, training, research and development, medical equipment and supplies, and general supplies. The company is a leading player in these industries and is committed to achieving sustainable growth and delivering exceptional value to its stakeholders. One of the notable initiatives led by IHC is the Benjamin Mkapa Health Plaza, built at Kawe in Dar es Salaam.