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 –...
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.
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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.
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Researchers from the Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2022, under the BACI’s Center for Research, Policy, and Innovation (CRPI –...
July 1, 2022 – Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) today announced the release of the application...
April 11, 2022—Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) in conjunction with the National University of the Union...
February 28, 2022 – The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce today the releasing of the application for...
The Conference reaffirmed its support for building a federal democratic Union of Myanmar based on the Panglong principles of freedom,...
February 12, 2022 marks the 75th Anniversary of the signing of the Panglong Agreement in Myanmar (also known as Burma)...
Conference Launched on Feb 5; Featured Speakers and Updated Program Announced – Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar INDIANAPOLIS, January...
INDIANAPOLIS, January 30, 2022 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) and the National University of the Union of Myanmar...
January 4, 2022—Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) today announced the release of the enrollment application for...
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 Burmese American Community Institute (BACI)National University of the Union of Myanmar (NUUM) Co-hosted...
Position: Instructor at the National University of the Union of Myanmar – Global Campus Hours: Part-time (6-20 hours per week)Duration: Spring 2022...
INDIANAPOLIS, November 24, 2021 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) has officially joined communities in the US that are...
INDIANAPOLIS, November 29, 2021 — The Burmese American Community Institute has announced the opening of the scholarship application period for the...
August 26, 2021—Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) today announced the release of the enrollment application for...
The National University of the Union of Myanmar – Global Campus, a new University being developed will offer 6 Certification...
Teaching Fellows Position: Teaching Fellows with the Teaching Fellowship Program at BACI’s Center for Research, Policy and Innovation (CRPI) in partnership with...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2021—Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) today announced the releasing of application...
The University of the Union of Myanmar, a new University being developed will offer 6 Certification Programs initially beginning the...
The Upward College Program helps prepare the participants their college and future success through its innovative and comprehensive curriculum design...
INDIANAPOLIS, July 29, 2021 —The Burmese American Community Institute will host its inaugural research Presentation Day on August 4 where...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2021 Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) today announced the releasing of...
The situation in Myanmar (Burma) is quickly escalating into brutal killings and a humanitarian crisis—following the military of Myanmar staged...
Remarks of Mr. Elaisa Vahnie, Executive Director of Burmese American Community Institute and Advisor to the Free Myanmar Campaign USA...
Via ZOOM, IndianapolisMarch 20, 2021 Elaisa Vahnie: Let me begin my remarks by sending my warmest greetings and my respect...
INDIANAPOLIS, March 17, 2021 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) just launched its new program: TPS and Asylum Program...
Application for BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2021 Upward College Summer Scholars Program is a highly interactive, fun, and...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.The White House1600 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, DC 20500 March 5, 2021 Dear President Biden: We write...
Statement on the 74th Anniversary of the Union Day of Myanmar February 12, 2021 marks the 74th Anniversary of the...
Remarks of Mr. Elaisa Vahnie, Executive Director of Burmese American Community Institute At the 74th Anniversary of the Union Day...
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 12, 2021— Today marks the 74th Anniversary of the signing of the Panglong Agreement in 1947 in Myanmar...
INDIANAPOLIS, January, 1, 2021 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) and Indiana Minority Health Coalition (IMHC) to collaborate on...
INDIANAPOLIS, November 12, 2020 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) has received a $64,000 grant through the Youth Program Resilience...
TESTIMONY OF ELAISA VAHNIE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BURMESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY INSTITUTE BEFORE INTERIM STUDY COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH,...
YouTube video link: Voting Right, Freedom, and the American Democracy Facebook video link: Voting Right, Freedom, and the American Democracy...
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 7, 2020— The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) just launched its new center Center for Research, Policy and...
179,894 Burmese refugees have been admitted to the United States since 2000. While over 32,000 Burmese individuals are residing in...
The Upward College Program helps prepare the participants their college and future success through its innovative and comprehensive curriculum design...
The MSLP will train and support the next generation of leaders and scholars, selected from the pool of state employees,...
Since 2019, the Burmese American Community Institute has been gathering a list of graduates of Myanmar origin in the US...
INDIANAPOLIS, June 7, 2020 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) and Ball State University are pleased to announce a partnership...
Why become the Youth Ambassador of the Burmese Community in the USA? A simple answer is you will be part...
INDIANAPOLIS, April 1, 2020 — In response to the new reality of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Burmese American Community...
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 24, 2020 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) was given the “Outstanding Community Partner of the Year”...
Application for BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2020 Upward College Summer Scholars Program is a highly interactive, fun, and...
[As a public health measure in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and after consultation with our federal and state partners,...
Washington DC, February 13, 2020 – Elaisa Vahnie, Executive Director of the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) will be speaking...