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U.S. Elected Officials, Academics, and Community Reassure Their Support for the People of Myanmar and Democracy

5th Annual Spring Flowers International Conference Concluded with an Observation of the 79th Myanmar Union Day INDIANAPOLIS, February 17, 2026...

Statement on the 79th Anniversary of the Myanmar Union Day

Burmese-Americans Show Sustained High Educational Performance

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 8, 2025—A study released by the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) today at its 14th Annual Research Presentation found...

Application Form: 2025-2026 BACI Upward College (after-school) Program

The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce the releasing of the application for the Upward College Program for...

Application for 2025 Summer Leadership Camp Released

June 27, 2025 – Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce today the releasing of the application for BACI’s...

Application for 2025 Summer College Prep & Leadership Development Program Released

February 20, 2025 – Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce today the releasing of the application for BACI’s...

Application for 2025 BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program Released

February 19, 2025 – The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce today the releasing of the application for...

4th International Conference to Support a Path Forward to Democracy in a New Myanmar

INDIANAPOLIS, January 25, 2025 — Burmese American Community Institute (BACI), in partnership with co-host Indiana University Indianapolis, will be hosting the...

BACI Executive Director Elaisa Vahnie Honored with MLK Humanitarian Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 17, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 17, 2025 — The Indiana Civil Rights Commission has named Elaisa Vahnie, Executive...

Text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Humanitarian Award” Acceptance Speech by BACI Executive Director Elaisa Vahnie

First of all, I THANK GOD for this Day. I am truly humbled by this award. This honor is a...

BACI Awarded $100,000 by DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and LISC To Build a Multi-Purpose Sports Court

The grant will help us to renovate and transform the space into a multi-purpose court suitable for tennis, volleyball, and...

Burmese-Americans Show Consistent High Educational Performance, and the Burmese Community in the USA Continues to Grow

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 9, 2024—A study released by the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) today at its 13th Annual Research Presentation confirms...

Burmese American Community Month Celebration Held in the U.S. Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. July 19, 2024 — Today Burmese American Community Institute hosted a celebration of Burmese American Community Month on...

BACI joined the Welcome Corps as Private Sponsor Organization

Media Contact: info@thebaci.org INDIANAPOLIS, June 18, 2024 — Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) has joined the Welcome Corps as a certified Private...

BACI Honored by AAA with an Outstanding Partner Award

INDIANAPOLIS, May 11, 2024 — Burmese American Community Institute was honored as an Outstanding Partner by the Asian American Alliance...

Enrollment Form: BACI’s newly added programs for the Ukrainians Humanitarian Parolees

Together with the local and national partners, BACI will be providing additional programming and services to the individual of Ukraine...

Application for 2024 BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program Released

February 22, 2024 – The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce today the releasing of the application for...

3rd Spring Flowers International Conference Concluded with a Celebration of the 77th Anniversary of Myanmar Union Day

For Immediate Release INDIANAPOLIS, February 14, 2024 — The 3rd Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar, hosted by the Burmese...

2024 Summer Internship Opportunities

We are looking for college and or university students who are committed to making a positive impact on our shared...

3rd International Conference To Support A Path Forward To Democracy In A New Myanmar

INDIANAPOLIS, January 20, 2024 — Burmese American Community Institute (BACI), in partnership with co-hosts and collaborators, will be hosting the Spring...

Burmese American Community Directory Released

INDIANAPOLIS, January 10, 2024 — Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) is pleased to announce the release of a Community Directory...

BACI has joined the Welcome Corps as Private Sponsor Organization

Media Contact: info@thebaci.org INDIANAPOLIS, December 12, 2023 — Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) has joined the Welcome Corps as an approved Private...

BACI Awarded $500,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. To Support Community Development

November 20, 2023Contact: Lian Sang317.502-2128 | info@thebaci.org BACI Awarded $500,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. To Support Community Development INDIANAPOLIS,...

Burmese Community Celebrates 30 Years of their Success in Central Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS, September 28, 2023—The Burmese community hosted a Community Awards Dinner today as part of a celebration of 30 Years...

Burmese-Americans Maintained High Educational Performance; the Burmese Community Continues to Grow in the USA

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 4, 2023—A study released by the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) today at its 12th Annual Research Presentation...

Burmese Population in the USA

The Burmese Population[1] in the U.S., Indiana, and IndianapolisBurmese American Community Institute – August 2023Email: info@thebaci.org | Tel: 317-731-5537 INDIANAPOLIS,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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