Registration Form: 2023-2024 BACI Upward College (after-school) Program

August 4, 2023—Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce the releasing of the application for...

Community Awards Nomination Form Open – 30 Years of Burmese Community in Central Indiana

In celebration of 30 Years of Burmese Community in Central Indiana, outstanding individuals and organizations in the past 30 years...

Community Awards Nomination Form Open – 30 Years of Burmese Community in Central Indiana #2

In celebration of 30 Years of Burmese Community in Central Indiana, outstanding individuals and organizations in the past 30 years...

Indiana State Governor has Proclaimed July 2023 as Burmese American Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS, July 1, 2023 — Governor Eric J. Holcomb, Governor of the State of Indiana, has proclaimed...

Text of the “Stone of Hope” Award Acceptance Speech by BACI Executive Director Elaisa Vahnie

Thank you to the Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) for this award. We are deeply honored and humbled by this...

BACI Honored with the Stone of Hope Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 21, 2023 BACI Honored with the Stone of Hope Award INDIANAPOLIS, June 21, 2023 —  The Burmese...

12th Annual College & Youth Summit

Community Health and Wellness Program Launched

INDIANAPOLIS, October 3, 2022 — To help address the emerging needs in the community particularly in light of the aftermath...

Community Gardening Opportunity

In partnership with Purdue University extension and in effort to promote nutritional food, mental health and wellness of members of...

Full text of Remarks by BACI Executive Director Elaisa Vahnie at Burmese Community Meeting with Indianapolis Mayor and IMPD Chief

March 30, 2023 My name is Elaisa Vahnie and I am the Executive Director of the Burmese American Community Institute...

Summer Internship Opportunities

We are looking for college/university students who are committed to making a positive impact on our shared community while learning...

Community Job Fair

We will be hosting a community job fair on Friday, March 24th at the BACI office from 3:00 PM-6:00 PM....

Resume & Better Employment Readiness Workshop

We will be hosting an employment workshop to provide education and practicum on essential components to better employments. Activities include...

Application for Cultural Dance Club – Upward College Prep & Leadership Development Program 2023

May 23, 2023 – The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce today the releasing of the application for Cultural Dance...

Mental Health First Aid Training for the Youth Leaders and Youth Service Providers

This MHFA training focuses on youth and adults on how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and...

Application for BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2023 Released

March 1, 2023 – The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce today the releasing of the application for...

Elaisa Vahnie Honored as One of the Most Influential Global Leaders in 50 Years by the International Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 18, 2023 INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 18, 2023 — Elaisa Vahnie, Executive Director of the Burmese American Community Institute...

2nd Spring Flowers International Conference Concluded with a Celebration of the 76th Myanmar Union Day

In her keynote speech, Hon. Melissa A. Brown, Deputy Assistant U.S. Secretary of State, underscored the three pillars of the...

Small Business Grant Meeting Feb 23

All Burmese small business owners are invited to the Small Business Grant meeting as per the schedule below: Date and...

Spring Flowers II International Conference to Support a Path Forward to Democracy in Myanmar

INDIANAPOLIS, February 3, 2023 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) and the National University of the Union of Myanmar (NUUM)...

Register: BACI Briefing on the Welcome Corps, a Refugee Private Sponsorship Program Jan 24, 7:30 PM EST

Register for Myanmar Union Day 2023 Feb 11

We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting the 76th Myanmar Union Day ceremony with the 2nd Spring...

CRPI 2023

Application for CRPI 2023 Policy Action Research Released January 1, 2023—Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) in...

Happy New Year 2023 Message from Executive Director Elaisa Vahnie

Dear Friends, Warmest greetings! I am delighted to have this opportunity to reflect and share with you some of our...

Happy New Year 2023 & Newsletter

Dear Friends, We are delighted to share with you some of our undertakings and our major impacts in 2022. We...

Join Us Build Our Community Center

A Campus to Serve Members of the Community in More Impactful Ways. Dear Friends, With a vision of education for...

Federal Grant to Strengthen BACI’s Civic Education and Naturalization Services

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) grant will help BACI’s Educational Programs to train at least 600 Lawful Permanent Residents...

BACI Awarded $240,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

INDIANAPOLIS, September 22, 2022 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) has been awarded a $240,000 grant from Lilly Endowment...

Welcome Speech by Mr. Elaisa Vahnie at First Graduation Ceremony of National University of Union of Myanmar

Welcoming Speech Delivered by Mr. Elaisa Vahnieat the 1st Commencement Ceremony of the National University of the Union of Myanmar...

BACI-NUUM Launches Center for Holistic International Human Rights Law Praxis 

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 7, 2022—The Burmese American Community Institute-National University of the Union of Myanmar recently launched the Center for Holistic...

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