A Brief History of BMF
The Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation is a Trust and non-profit making Institution, established and incorporated under the Trustees Incorporation Ordinance, CAP 375.
Benjamin William Mkapa, the former President of the United Republic of Tanzania, along with his esteemed counterpart, H.E. William Jefferson Clinton, the former President of the United States of America, commenced the establishment of the “Mkapa Fellows Programme” in July 2005. This program received crucial financial backing from the Government of the Royal Kingdom of Norway. Mkapa Foundation initiated its expansion by gradually recruiting the Management team and staff. Collaboratively, the Board of Trustees, Management, and Staff undertook and expanded into various initiatives. These initiatives were geared toward addressing Human Resource for Health challenges, accelerating HIV/AIDS and TB prevention, care, and treatment services, and providing Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn Child, and Adolescent health services within Tanzania. Furthermore, in response to emerging diseases such as COVID-19, Mkapa Foundation adapted to meet the pressing healthcare needs.
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From 2005 to 2024
2005
BMF founded
Started with “Mkapa Fellows Programme” in July 2005. The programme was initiated by the Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E Benjamin William Mkapa and the Former President of the United States of America, H.E. William Jefferson Clinton, through the financial support of the Government of the Royal Kingdom of Norway
2006
Expanding BMF
Mkapa Foundation gradually began recruitment of the Management team and staff. Collaboratively the Board of Trustees, Management and Staff proceeded undertaking and expanding into various initiatives that focus on addressing Human Resource for Health challenges and accelerating HIV/AIDS and TB prevention, care, and treatment services, as well as Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn Child and Adolescent health services within Tanzania.
2019
BMF Strategic Plans
BMF redefines its vision as “ Healthy lives and well- being for all in Tanzania and the rest of Africa” as it releases its 5 years Strategic Business Plan (July 2019- June 2024) of the Mkapa Foundation.
2021
Mkapa Legacy Initiative
The Benjamin Mkapa Foundation (BMF) in collaboration with the Government of Tanzania will be commemorating the life and legacy of the late, His Excellency Benjamin William Mkapa, Former President of Tanzania, Founder, and Settlor of the Foundation who passed away on 23rd July 2020.
Benjamin William Mkapa Health Plaza | Plot No. 2006, Turi Road (off Mwai Kibaki Rd), Mbezi Beach Kawe, Dar Es Salaam
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