The Mkapa Legacy Initiative is a collection of initiatives that honor and sustain the legacy of The Late His Excellency 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 HE Benjamin W. Mkapa thus its perpetuity is critical to enable reach the underserved and ensuring health 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 MoreIHC 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 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.
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.
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