Since the 1970s, UMB has been engaged in important public health initiatives around the world. In September 2009, the Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) was formed as a nonprofit affiliate of UMB to support the implementation of UMB's international programs.
MGIC was established to support UMB activities and projects requiring specialized engagement and infrastructure to carry out UMB's mission globally. This includes when a sustained international presence is necessary to execute UMB research and other programs in the form of dedicated personnel, physical office space, a bank account, or similar infrastructure outside the US.
As of 2022, MGIC has UMB-approved affiliates, known as “country offices,” in eight countries in sub-Saharan Africa: Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia. Some of these affiliates are registered as separate corporations, while others are international branches. In addition, MGIC has registered international branches in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Haiti but does not currently operate in those countries.
International Operations administers the MGIC affiliates on behalf of UMB and activates the use of MGIC when appropriate for any department or unit to safely and effectively implement international activities on behalf of UMB.
| Country | Branch/Affiliate | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation – Botswana |
Plot 5348, Extension 12, Matsaakgang Gaborone, Botswana |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation |
Avenue Charpentier 1432, 1ere rue Funa Limete Kinshasa, République démocratique du Congo |
| Kenya | Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation |
KREP Centre, Wood Avenue, 6th Floor Kilimani Nairobi, Kenya |
| Malawi | Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation |
Area 13/92, Golden Peacock Shopping Centre City Centre Lilongwe, Malawi |
| Mozambique | Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation |
Avenida Mao-Tse-Tung, Numero 1401 Vivenda Isolada Maputo, Mozambique |
| Rwanda | Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation |
Multimedia Village, Kagina Cell Kicukiro Sector, Kicukiro District Kigali, Rwanda |
| Zambia | Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation |
DG Office Park II 31 C Bishops Road Block 1, 3rd Floor Lusaka, Zambia |