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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 –...

Full text of speech of Elaisa Vahnie on the 74th Anniversary of the Union Day of Myanmar

Remarks of Mr. Elaisa Vahnie, Executive Director of Burmese American Community Institute At the 74th Anniversary of the Union Day...

U.S. Senator Todd Young, Congressman Andre Carson, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett Spoke at 74th Union Day of Myanmar

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 12, 2021— Today marks the 74th Anniversary of the signing of the Panglong Agreement in 1947 in Myanmar...

BACI Partners with IMHC and IDOH on COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign

INDIANAPOLIS, January, 1, 2021 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) and Indiana Minority Health Coalition (IMHC) to collaborate on...

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Statement of Elaisa Vahnie, Executive Director of BACI

TESTIMONY OF ELAISA VAHNIE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BURMESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY INSTITUTE BEFORE INTERIM STUDY COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH,...

BACI Launched Center for Research, Policy and Innovation (CRPI)

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 7, 2020— The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) just launched its new center Center for Research, Policy and...

Nominate for a Youth Ambassador

Why become the Youth Ambassador of the Burmese Community in the USA? A simple answer is you will be part...

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Stressed the Importance of Fostering Union Spirit in Building Federalist Democracy in Myanmar

‘Union Day of Burma – Panglong Agreement’ Event in the U.S. calls for Unity, to End Violence in Ethnic Minority...

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to Address Myanmar Union Day Celebration in Indianapolis, USA

INDIANAPOLIS, February 5, 2020 — Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the State Counsellor of Myanmar, will video address the 73rd Myanmar...

BACI to Partner with NAFSA on Myanmar Scholars and Leaders Program

INDIANAPOLIS, January 10, 2020 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) and NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the world’s largest nonprofit...

Myanmar Scholars and Leaders Program Scholarship Launched

The MSLP will train and support the next generation of leaders and scholars, selected from the pool of state employees,...

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...

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...

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,...

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