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...
We assist newcomers with their employment, training, small business start-up assistance as they become self-sufficient and allow them to give back to their communities and contribute to economic growth.
The Upward College Program is an innovative year-round program with a comprehensive program design that assists area high school students with their college readiness and success.
CRLD is a highly interactive, fun program, focuses on four core areas of learning and engagement, while the Scholars Program focuses on a scientific method of PAR research—solution oriented policy action.
We provide English & Citizenship classes and assist newcomers with their naturalization process, including filing forms N400, G-28 etc. as well as help the community members, to become civically engaged citizens.
We help newcomers with their integration process and in effort to meet their needs by connection and information sharing through various channels, including newsletter, email mailing list, social media, referrals, and others means.
We help small businesses, faith-based organizations, and community-based organizations with their organization registration, organizational development, bylaws, business plan, program design and more.
BACI advocates for successful integration of newcomers through education, employment, naturalization and civic engagement, refugee protection, the advancement of the Burmese-American community, peace and democracy in Myanmar.
We work with the community members and partners, creating avenue, such as cultural festivals, special engagement events, voter’s education talk and others whereby increasing citizen’s participation and civic engagement activities.
BACI collaboratively work with service providers and partners to implement the special projects that benefit the community, they include research projects, service projects, integration projects, citywide, statewide, nationally and internationally.
The grant will help us to renovate and transform the space into a multi-purpose court suitable for tennis,…
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The grant will help us to renovate and transform the space into a multi-purpose court suitable for tennis, volleyball, and...
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 9, 2024—A study released by the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) today at its 13th Annual Research Presentation confirms...
Washington D.C. July 19, 2024 — Today Burmese American Community Institute hosted a celebration of Burmese American Community Month on...
July 22, 2024—Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce the releasing of the application for...
Media Contact: info@thebaci.org INDIANAPOLIS, June 18, 2024 — Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) has joined the Welcome Corps as a certified Private...
INDIANAPOLIS, May 11, 2024 — Burmese American Community Institute was honored as an Outstanding Partner by the Asian American Alliance...
Together with the local and national partners, BACI will be providing additional programming and services to the individual of Ukraine...
February 28, 2024 – Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce today the releasing of the application for BACI’s...
February 22, 2024 – The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce today the releasing of the application for...
For Immediate Release INDIANAPOLIS, February 14, 2024 — The 3rd Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar, hosted by the Burmese...
We are looking for college and or university students who are committed to making a positive impact on our shared...
INDIANAPOLIS, January 20, 2024 — Burmese American Community Institute (BACI), in partnership with co-hosts and collaborators, will be hosting the Spring...
INDIANAPOLIS, January 10, 2024 — Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) is pleased to announce the release of a Community Directory...
Media Contact: info@thebaci.org INDIANAPOLIS, December 12, 2023 — Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) has joined the Welcome Corps as an approved Private...
November 20, 2023Contact: Lian Sang317.502-2128 | info@thebaci.org BACI Awarded $500,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. To Support Community Development INDIANAPOLIS,...
INDIANAPOLIS, September 28, 2023—The Burmese community hosted a Community Awards Dinner today as part of a celebration of 30 Years...
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 4, 2023—A study released by the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) today at its 12th Annual Research Presentation...
The Burmese Population[1] in the U.S., Indiana, and IndianapolisBurmese American Community Institute – August 2023Email: info@thebaci.org | Tel: 317-731-5537 INDIANAPOLIS,...
August 4, 2023—Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce the releasing of the application for...
In celebration of 30 Years of Burmese Community in Central Indiana, outstanding individuals and organizations in the past 30 years...
In celebration of 30 Years of Burmese Community in Central Indiana, outstanding individuals and organizations in the past 30 years...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS, July 1, 2023 — Governor Eric J. Holcomb, Governor of the State of Indiana, has proclaimed...
Thank you to the Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) for this award. We are deeply honored and humbled by this...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 21, 2023 BACI Honored with the Stone of Hope Award INDIANAPOLIS, June 21, 2023 — The Burmese...
INDIANAPOLIS, October 3, 2022 — To help address the emerging needs in the community particularly in light of the aftermath...
In partnership with Purdue University extension and in effort to promote nutritional food, mental health and wellness of members of...
March 30, 2023 My name is Elaisa Vahnie and I am the Executive Director of the Burmese American Community Institute...
We are looking for college/university students who are committed to making a positive impact on our shared community while learning...
We will be hosting a community job fair on Friday, March 24th at the BACI office from 3:00 PM-6:00 PM....
We will be hosting an employment workshop to provide education and practicum on essential components to better employments. Activities include...
May 23, 2023 – The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce today the releasing of the application for Cultural Dance...
This MHFA training focuses on youth and adults on how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and...
March 1, 2023 – The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce today the releasing of the application for...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 18, 2023 INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 18, 2023 — Elaisa Vahnie, Executive Director of the Burmese American Community Institute...
In her keynote speech, Hon. Melissa A. Brown, Deputy Assistant U.S. Secretary of State, underscored the three pillars of the...
All Burmese small business owners are invited to the Small Business Grant meeting as per the schedule below: Date and...
INDIANAPOLIS, February 3, 2023 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) and the National University of the Union of Myanmar (NUUM)...
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting the 76th Myanmar Union Day ceremony with the 2nd Spring...
Application for CRPI 2023 Policy Action Research Released January 1, 2023—Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) in...
Dear Friends, Warmest greetings! I am delighted to have this opportunity to reflect and share with you some of our...
Dear Friends, We are delighted to share with you some of our undertakings and our major impacts in 2022. We...
A Campus to Serve Members of the Community in More Impactful Ways. Dear Friends, With a vision of education for...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) grant will help BACI’s Educational Programs to train at least 600 Lawful Permanent Residents...
INDIANAPOLIS, September 22, 2022 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) has been awarded a $240,000 grant from Lilly Endowment...
Welcoming Speech Delivered by Mr. Elaisa Vahnieat the 1st Commencement Ceremony of the National University of the Union of Myanmar...
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 7, 2022—The Burmese American Community Institute-National University of the Union of Myanmar recently launched the Center for Holistic...
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 2, 2022—A study released by the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) yesterday at its 11th Annual Research Presentation...
August 2, 2022—Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce the releasing of the application for...
August 2, 2022—Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce that the BACI 2nd Annual Myanmar...