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.
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The Mkapa Legacy Summit is BMF’s biennial high-level convening platform that brings together leaders from government, private sector, development partners, civil society, and academia from Tanzania, Africa, and beyond. It serves as a platform for strategic dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collective action on health and development priorities.
The Summit advances the legacy of the Late President Benjamin William Mkapa by promoting good governance, leadership, and Universal Health Coverage, while fostering partnerships and innovative solutions to strengthen health systems
Celebrating 20 Years of Impact: More than 8,000 Mkapa Fellows and 11,000 Community Health Workers have been deployed to strengthen the health workforce, support government health service delivery, and improve access to care for underserved populations at the last mile.
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Celebrating 20 Years of Impact: More than 8,000 Mkapa Fellows and 11,000 Community Health Workers have been deployed to strengthen the health workforce, support government health service delivery, and improve access to care for underserved populations at the last mile
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.
Learn MoreTo secure a stable and sustainable source of financing for its mission, BMF established the BMF Endowment Fund, which was officially launched on 14 July 2021 by Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania.
The Endowment Fund is designed to generate long-term investment income from contributions by individuals, institutions, and other supporters. The returns generated from the Fund provide a sustainable source of financing for BMF programs and strategic priorities, in accordance with the Endowment Fund Guidelines and Board-approved policies.
Together, these sustainability mechanisms position BMF to continue delivering impactful, innovative, and locally driven solutions that improve lives and strengthen health systems across Tanzania and beyond
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.