[1] She is the widow of former President Benjamin Mkapa.
As First Lady of Tanzania, Anna Mkapa was a strong advocate for improving the lives of children and women.
In 1997, she founded the nonprofit Equal Opportunity for All Trust Fund (EOTF).
[2] She promoted women's economic, social, and political status.
She helped female entrepreneurs, increased female representation in parliament, and ensured maternal healthcare and reproductive rights were included in the White Ribbon Alliance's healthcare initiative.