The Endowment fund for the Mkapa Foundation was officially launched by Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania during the 1st Mkapa Legacy Symposium which was held last year in July 2021, in commemorating the life of H.E. Benjamin William Mkapa who passed away on 23rd July 2020.
The Benjamin Mkapa Foundation intends to raise money both locally and internationally for the Endowment Fund, by reaching out to philanthropists, corporate bodies, private foundations, development agencies, friends of BMF, individuals, Board of Trustees and staff of BMF.