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
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 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 Burmese Community Center
A Campus to Serve Members of the Community in More Impactful Ways. Dear Friends, Warmest greetings. We are writing to...
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...
College Going Rate among Burmese-Americans Maintained at 93.3% as the Burmese Community Continues to Grow in the US
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 2, 2022—A study released by the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) yesterday at its 11th Annual Research Presentation...
Register for 2nd Annual Myanmar Research Presentation Aug 12
August 2, 2022—Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce that the BACI 2nd Annual Myanmar...
Invitation: 11th Annual Research Presentation
Researchers from the Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2022, under the BACI’s Center for Research, Policy, and Innovation (CRPI –...
Application for the National University of the Union of Myanmar for Fall 2022 Admissions Released
July 1, 2022 – Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) today announced the release of the application...
Application for CRPI Policy Action Research Released
April 11, 2022—Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) in conjunction with the National University of the Union...
Spring Flowers International Conference Concluded with a Celebration of the 75th Union Day of Myanmar
The Conference reaffirmed its support for building a federal democratic Union of Myanmar based on the Panglong principles of freedom,...
Statement on the 75th Anniversary of the Union Day of Myanmar
February 12, 2022 marks the 75th Anniversary of the signing of the Panglong Agreement in Myanmar (also known as Burma)...
International Conference on Myanmar Launched, Featured Speakers Announced
Conference Launched on Feb 5; Featured Speakers and Updated Program Announced – Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar INDIANAPOLIS, January...
International Conference on Myanmar to Chart a Path Forward to Democracy in Myanmar
INDIANAPOLIS, January 30, 2022 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) and the National University of the Union of Myanmar...
Student Application for the National University of the Union of Myanmar Released
January 4, 2022—Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) today announced the release of the enrollment application for...
New Year Message 2022 & January Newsletter
Dear Friends, The past year – which, for the BACI, marks 10 years of advocacy, education, and service –...
The National University of the Union of Myanmar – Global Campus: Course Offerings – Spring 2022
The National University of the Union of Myanmar – Global Campus, a new University being developed will offer 8 Certification...
CALL FOR PAPERS: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MYANMAR
CALL FOR PAPERS: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MYANMAR Burmese American Community Institute (BACI)National University of the Union of Myanmar (NUUM) Co-hosted...
Call for University-Level Course Instructors
Position: Instructor at the National University of the Union of Myanmar – Global Campus Hours: Part-time (6-20 hours per week)Duration: Spring 2022...
BACI Joins Forces to Help Afghan Evacuees
INDIANAPOLIS, November 24, 2021 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) has officially joined communities in the US that are...
Myanmar Scholars and Leaders Program Scholarship Application Released
INDIANAPOLIS, November 29, 2021 — The Burmese American Community Institute has announced the opening of the scholarship application period for the...