Since the 1970's the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) has been engaged in critical global health initiatives around the world. In September 2009, the Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) was formed as a nonprofit affiliate of UMB to help support the implementation of UMB international programs. UMB through MGIC, currently has offices in Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia. MGIC's administrative operations support the research and clinical programs of the School of Medicine, Institute of Human Virology (IHV) and Center for International Health, Education & Biosecurity (Ciheb) and other UMB entities.

The core values of UMB guide the university's academic programs, operating philosophy, and commitment to constituents and clients, while supporting a dedication to global enhancement and social progress.  Our core values are accountability, civility, collaboration, diversity, excellence, knowledge, and leadership.

MGIC prohibits and employs a zero tolerance policy for any type of harassment or discrimination based on marital status, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, tribe, color, religion, age, ancestry, national or social origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability, or on language, belief, conscience, political or other opinion, family responsibility, culture, and economic condition.

MGIC endeavors to foster a work environment free from harassment through training, education, prevention programs, and policies and procedures. These are designed to promote prompt reporting, prohibit retaliation, and promote timely, fair, and impartial investigation and resolution of harassment cases in a manner that ends the harassment, prevents its recurrence, and addresses its effects.