Message from the BMF’s Chair of the Board of Trustees

Warm New year greetings from the Mkapa Foundation! As we reflect in the ended year of 2023, under the guidance of our Settlor, His Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar and Chair of Revolutionary Council, we hosted a partner’s luncheon event in April 2023. This platform provided us with an opportunity to share our achievements, address challenges, and outline our future plans. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all stakeholders for your unwavering contributions and support. As part of the annual Mkapa Legacy Month in July 2023, we were delighted to be engaged by our business subsidiary entity - Imara Horizon Company and having the BMF Settlor grace the event on laying the foundation stone of the ongoing newly built Benjamin Mkapa Health Plaza in Kawe, Dar es Salaam. We commend the Imara Horizon Company, for their commitment in advancing this business strategy and several other business health solutions which are underway being designed, for public consumption. Looking ahead, 2024 holds special significance as it marks the final year of my tenure as the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees at the Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation. It has been an honor bestowed upon me and the entire board by the late His Excellency Benjamin William Mkapa the founding Settlor and his successor His Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi. The Foundation intention of bringing hope to the underserved have inspired us to combine our individual efforts and expertise, ensuring the seamless implementation of various projects and initiatives for the health and well-being for all. As we approach the conclusion of our board tenure end of July 2024, we remain committed to honoring His Excellency Mkapa’s legacy by tirelessly working towards the realization of the BMF vision. Furthermore, this year also marks the final year of implementing the 3rd BMF Strategic Business Plan which covered the period from July 2019 – June 2024. Therefore, as we continue developing our next 4th Strategic Business Plan, in this process adoption of best practices and lessons learnt; alignment to the national and international landscape dynamics and the engagement of stakeholders, will be highly taken into consideration. I express my hope and wish that your support will persist also in operationalizing the upcoming strategic direction of the Mkapa Foundation. In conclusion, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all partners, beginning with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar. Special thanks to all Development Partners, Private Sector, Civil Society Organizations, Faith-Based Organizations, and the Community for your continued support in positively impacting countless lives. We eagerly anticipate continuing our collective efforts to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the communities in Tanzania and beyond. Thank you.