We advocate for integration, the advancement of the Burmese-Americans, and democracy in Myanmar.
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We connect people to people, culture to culture, the community and the resources.
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We believe in comprehensive education, both formal and informal education for all age.
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We serve our shared community with critical services through innovative programming.
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Programs

Employment & MicroEnterprise

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.

Upward College Program

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.

Summer Programs

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.

Civic and Cultural Education

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.

INDY

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.

Technical Assistance Program

We help small businesses, faith-based organizations, and community-based organizations with their organization registration, organizational development, bylaws, business plan, program design and more.

Advocacy Program

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.

Civic Participation & Community Engagement

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.

Special Projects

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.

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Latest News

Application for 2024 Summer Leadership Camp released

Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce today the releasing of the application for BACI UCP 2024…

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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…

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Application for 2024 Summer College Prep & Leadership Development Program Released

2023 CPLDP at The State House February 28, 2024 - Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce…

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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...

Application for The University of the Union of Myanmar Released

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: Course Descriptions of Course Offerings – Fall 2021

The National University of the Union of Myanmar – Global Campus, a new University being developed will offer 6 Certification...

University Teaching Fellowship Program

Teaching Fellows Position: Teaching Fellows with the Teaching Fellowship Program at BACI’s Center for Research, Policy and Innovation (CRPI) in partnership with...

University Leadership Fellowship and Teaching Fellows Application Released

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 University Course Offerings

The University of the Union of Myanmar, a new University being developed will offer 6 Certification Programs initially beginning the...

Application: 2021-2022 BACI Upward College (year-round) Program Application Form

The Upward College Program helps prepare the participants their college and future success through its innovative and comprehensive curriculum design...

BACI to Host Myanmar Research Presentation

INDIANAPOLIS, July 29, 2021 —The Burmese American Community Institute will host its inaugural research Presentation Day on August 4 where...

Research Scholars Application Released: Center for Research, Policy and Innovation (CRPI)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2021 Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) today announced the releasing of...

Myanmar Coup: Help People Affected by Conflict Now

Myanmar Coup: Help People Affected by Conflict Now

The situation in Myanmar (Burma) is quickly escalating into brutal killings and a humanitarian crisis—following the military of Myanmar staged...

Full text of remarks by Elaisa Vahnie on Burma Military Coup at the Mid-East Honors Association Conference 2021, USA

Remarks of Mr. Elaisa Vahnie, Executive Director of Burmese American Community Institute and Advisor to the Free Myanmar Campaign USA...

Remarks by Elaisa Vahnie at the National Virtual Protest against the Myanmar (Burma) Coup

Via ZOOM, IndianapolisMarch 20, 2021 Elaisa Vahnie: Let me begin my remarks by sending my warmest greetings and my respect...

BACI Welcomes DHS’s Designation of TPS for Burma and Launches Program to Help Non-Immigrant Visa Holders in the USA

INDIANAPOLIS, March 17, 2021 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) just launched its new program: TPS and Asylum Program...

Application: BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2021

Application for BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2021 Upward College Summer Scholars Program is a highly interactive, fun, and...

Open Letter to President Joe Biden

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

Statement on the 74th Anniversary of the Union Day of Myanmar February 12, 2021 marks the 74th Anniversary of the...

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...

BACI Awarded $64,000 in grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

INDIANAPOLIS, November 12, 2020 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) has received a $64,000 grant through the Youth Program Resilience...

Elaisa Vahnie

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,...

Full text of Remarks of Elaisa Vahnie on Voting Right, Freedom, and Democracy

YouTube video link: Voting Right, Freedom, and the American Democracy Facebook video link: Voting Right, Freedom, and the American Democracy...

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...

BACI Kicks-Off Celebration of its 10 Years of Advocacy, Education, Service

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 7, 2020— The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) this week during its 9th Annual Research Presentation Day formally announced...

College Going Rate among Burmese-Americans Increased to 91% while Maintaining 96.9% College Persistence Rate

179,894 Burmese refugees have been admitted to the United States since 2000. While over 32,000 Burmese individuals are residing in...

Application: 2020-2021 BACI Upward College (year-round) Program Application Form

The Upward College Program helps prepare the participants their college and future success through its innovative and comprehensive curriculum design...

Myanmar Scholars and Leaders Program Scholarship Application Released

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

Submit Your Name: College Graduates of Burmese Origin in the USA

Since 2019, the Burmese American Community Institute has been gathering a list of graduates of Myanmar origin in the US...

Full Text of Remarks of Elaisa Vahnie

At the Virtual Celebration & Recognition for Class of 2020 For High School Graduates of Myanmar Origin in the USA...

BACI to Partner with Ball State University on Research and Delivery of Maternal and Child Health Service to Burmese Community

INDIANAPOLIS, June 7, 2020 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) and Ball State University are pleased to announce a partnership...

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...

Covid-19 K-12+ Remote Learning and Online Resources Launched

INDIANAPOLIS, April 1, 2020 — In response to the new reality of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Burmese American Community...

BACI Honored with “Outstanding Community Partner of the Year”

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 24, 2020 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) was given the “Outstanding Community Partner of the Year”...

Application: BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2020

Application for BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2020 Upward College Summer Scholars Program is a highly interactive, fun, and...

BACI to Host Second Annual Mental Health First Aid Training March 21

[As a public health measure in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and after consultation with our federal and state partners,...

Elaisa Vahnie Selected as Speaker for International Education Leadership Conference in Washington D.C.

Washington DC, February 13, 2020 – Elaisa Vahnie, Executive Director of the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) will be speaking...

February 12 Proclaimed as ‘Myanmar Union Day in Indianapolis’ by Mayor Joe Hogsett, Rep. André Carson rendered Congressional Recognition of the Union Day

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 12, 2020 — Joe Hogsett, the 49th Mayor of Indianapolis, proclaimed February 12 as official Myanmar Union Day in...

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,...

Federal Grant to Support BACI Civic Education and Naturalization Services

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) grant will help BACI’s Educational Programs to train 500 Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) in...

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