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...
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...
Indiana University Hamilton Lugar School’s Southeast Asian and ASEAN Studies Program to offer Burmese language
The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University begins teaching Burmese Language in Fall 2019 through...
Myanmar Young Scholars Met with Congressional Office, Federal Agencies
INDIANAPOLIS/WASHINGTON DC, July 24, 2019—Forty-seven young scholars who are participating in the Burmese American Community Institute’s Upward College Summer Scholars...
BACI and local community gives back on World Refugee Day
In conjunction with World Refugee Day, members of the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI), along with more than 80 young...
Application: BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2019
Application for BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program Upward College Summer Scholars Program is a highly interactive, fun, and intensive...
BACI Executive Director Honored with the Indiana Senate Proclamation
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 16, 2019 — Elaisa Vahnie, Executive Director of the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI), was bestowed with the...
Myanmar Union Day Anniversary Calls for Unity, Seeks U.S. Support
‘Union Day of Burma’ Event in the U.S. calls for Unity, to End Violence in Ethnic Minority Areas, U.S. Support...
Elaisa Vahnie selected as speaker at International Education Leadership Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The talk will focus on issues in higher education that may shape strategies for international engagement and...
Excerpt of BACI Executive Director Remarks Given at Meeting With Parents And Community Members
During Parents meeting on October 16, 2018 in Indianapolis, IN, USA, BACI Executive Director Elaisa Vahnie encourages parents and community...
College Enrollment Rate Continues to Rise for Myanmar-Americans in USA
College going rate among Burmese-Americans increases 114% in seven years INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 1, 2018 – A study released by Burmese...
Myanmar Featured at Asian Festival
INDIANAPOLIS, June 24, 2018 — Indianapolis celebrated Asian culture and diversity through its 11th Annual Asian Festival, hosted by the...
Indy Organizations Partner Together to Celebrate World Refugee Day
June 20, 2018: Indianapolis, IN, USA — This year marks the seventh year of the Burmese American Community Institute’s (BACI)...
Myanmar Diaspora Group in the US to Volunteer at Hakha College
INDIANAPOLIS, USA, May 23, 2018—For the first time in its history, the Burmese American Community Institute, BACI, is sending volunteer...
Myanmar Youth Leaders in USA Discuss the Future of their Country
Myanmar Youth Leaders in USA Discuss the Future of their Country INDIANAPOLIS, April 28, 2018 – For the 5th year,...
Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2018
BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program Upward College Summer Scholars Program is a highly interactive, fun, and intensive academic research...
Remarks by Ambassador Scot Marciel at the Signing of MoU for Myanmar Scholars and Leaders Program
Remarks at the Signing of Myanmar Scholars and Leaders Program Scot Marciel United States Ambassador to Myanmar Yangon University Yangon,...
Union Day of Burma Event in US to Promote Unity and Support Democratic Transition
‘Union Day of Burma’ Event in US to Promote Ethnic Harmony, Unity and Support Democratic Transition INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 8, 2018...
Myanmar Community in the United States Seek the U.S Support for Peace, Development, and Democracy
BACI Hosted the U.S. Senator Todd Young, seek the U.S Support for Peace, Development, and Democracy in Burma/Myanmar INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 28,...
Myanmar Population in The U.S. Growing, College Enrollment Rate Rising
College going rate among Burmese-Americans increases 97.7 percent in six years INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 3, 2017 – A Burmese American Community...
2017-2018 Upward College Program Application Form
2017-2018 Upward College Program Application Form The Upward College Program helps prepare the participants their college and future success through...
Myanmar Youth Leaders in the U.S. Discuss the Future of their Country
INDIANAPOLIS, MAY 5, 2017 – Young leaders from Myanmar participating in the Youth Leadership Program, led by Indiana University Bloomington...
Myanmar community leader honored with Community Leader Award
The Community Leader Award is given to an outstanding leader that provides services and assistance to the Asian/Pacific Islander Community...
BACI hosted Service Project with Grinnell College
March 24, 2017 — A group of students from Grinnell College, Iowa successfully completed a Service Project with the Burmese American Community...
2017 Summer Scholars Program Application
2017 Upward College Summer Scholar Application Form Upward College Summer Scholars Program is a highly interactive, fun, and intensive academic...
Myanmar Students and Professionals Network USA Establishes Chapters on the West Coast
February 27, 2017 — In an effort to broaden and strengthen the national network, the organizing trip of the Myanmar Students and...
Myanmar Students and Professionals Network USA Launched
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 15, 2017 — The Myanmar Students and Professionals Network USA (MSPNUSA) was launched in Indianapolis on Saturday Feb....
Myanmar Community in Indianapolis to Commemorate ‘Union Day of Burma’
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 7, 2017 — For the first time, Myanmar ethnic communities residing in Central Indiana will observe the 70th...
Indianapolis Mayor Hogsett stresses Indianapolis as an inclusive city for the Myanmar community
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 16, 2016 – Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett spoke Nov. 15 to leaders of the Myanmar/Burmese community in Indianapolis...
The Burmese Population in The U.S. Reaches Nearly 300,000, College Enrollment Rate Rising
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 3, 2016 – A Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) study finds the college going rate among Burmese-Americans to...
BACI Hosts Youth Leadership Program with Myanmar
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS, MAY 3, 2016 – For the third year, the Burmese American Community Institute...
BACI 2016 Summer Scholarship Application Released
The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) is pleased to announce that the 2016 Upward College Summer Scholar Application has been...
The Burmese Population in The U.S. Reaches Over 226,000, College Going Rate Increasing
The Burmese Population in The U.S. Reaches Over 226,000, College Going Rate Increasing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 1, 2015...
Summer Program Prepares Burmese-American Students for College Success
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Summer program prepares Burmese-American students for college success The students will present the findings of their research...
Statement of Common Understanding Reached at U.S.-Myanmar Engagement Conference
Statement of Common Understanding Reached at The U.S.-Myanmar Engagement Conference May 29, 2015 The first U.S.-Myanmar Engagement Conference was successfully...
Full Text of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Keynote Address
Full text of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Keynote Address The U.S.-Myanmar Engagement Conference IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN, USA May 29,...
Conference at Indianapolis to focus on supporting reform in Myanmar
Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi will deliver a video message at the conference Source: IU Newsroom May 20, 2015...
BACI Hosted Young Leadership Program with Burma
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2015 BACI Hosted Youth Leadership Program with Burma INDIANAPOLIS –The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI)...
Chin Version of Community Integration Guidebook Released in USA
For Immediate Release Feb. 21, 2015 Chin Version of Community Integration Guidebook Released in USA INDIANAPOLIS – The Chin [Lai-Hakha]...
The Burmese Population in The U.S. Reaches Over 130,000, College Going Rate Increasing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2014 – INDIANAPOLIS, USA: A study led by the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) has...
BACI Hosted University Students From Burma Touring the US
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2014 BACI Hosted University Students From Burma Touring the US INDIANAPOLIS – A group of...
BACI Celebrates Community Achievements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 21, 2014 BACI Celebrates Community Achievements in Central Indiana INDIANAPOLIS – The Burmese American Community Institute...
Community Celebrates 2nd Anniversary of BACI
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Community Celebrates 2nd Anniversary of the Institute July 31, 2013 –INDIANAPOLIS, USA: Burmese American Community Institute (BACI)...
Summer Scholars Program Successfully Concluded
Summer 2012 Upward College Scholars Program has successfully concluded today July 28, 2012. The celebration of project completion was held...
World Refugee Day 2012 – Giving Back To Community Project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Refugee Community Members from Burma Give Back To Their New Community INDIANAPOLIIS, Indiana (June 22, 2012) –...
BACI Celebrate 1st Anniversary: unveiling new summer academic program for high school students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2012 Burmese American Community Institute unveils new summer academic program for refugee high school students...
Achieve the American Dream!
Citizenship and Residency Alliance of Greater Indianapolis: Educating and directing community members to immigration resources Presents: Achieve the American Dream!...