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‘Union Day of Burma – Panglong Agreement’ Event in the U.S. calls for Unity, to End Violence in Ethnic Minority...
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.
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 9, 2024—A study released by the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) today at its 13th Annual Research…
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‘Union Day of Burma – Panglong Agreement’ Event in the U.S. calls for Unity, to End Violence in Ethnic Minority...
INDIANAPOLIS, February 5, 2020 — Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the State Counsellor of Myanmar, will video address the 73rd Myanmar...
INDIANAPOLIS, January 10, 2020 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) and NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the world’s largest nonprofit...
The MSLP will train and support the next generation of leaders and scholars, selected from the pool of state employees,...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) grant will help BACI’s Educational Programs to train 500 Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) in...
The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University begins teaching Burmese Language in Fall 2019 through...
College Enrollment rate among Burmese-Americans maintained at a 90 percent average for 2018 and 2019 INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 1, 2019—A study...
INDIANAPOLIS/WASHINGTON DC, July 24, 2019—Forty-seven young scholars who are participating in the Burmese American Community Institute’s Upward College Summer Scholars...
In conjunction with World Refugee Day, members of the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI), along with more than 80 young...
Application for BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program Upward College Summer Scholars Program is a highly interactive, fun, and intensive...
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 16, 2019 — Elaisa Vahnie, Executive Director of the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI), was bestowed with the...
‘Union Day of Burma’ Event in the U.S. calls for Unity, to End Violence in Ethnic Minority Areas, U.S. Support...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The talk will focus on issues in higher education that may shape strategies for international engagement and...
BACI Served 1092 Refugees with Their Various Immigration Needs in FY2018 alone and, of those, 527 Individuals Successfully Completed Their...
During Parents meeting on October 16, 2018 in Indianapolis, IN, USA, BACI Executive Director Elaisa Vahnie encourages parents and community...
College going rate among Burmese-Americans increases 114% in seven years INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 1, 2018 – A study released by Burmese...
INDIANAPOLIS, June 24, 2018 — Indianapolis celebrated Asian culture and diversity through its 11th Annual Asian Festival, hosted by the...
June 20, 2018: Indianapolis, IN, USA — This year marks the seventh year of the Burmese American Community Institute’s (BACI)...
INDIANAPOLIS, USA, May 23, 2018—For the first time in its history, the Burmese American Community Institute, BACI, is sending volunteer...
Myanmar Youth Leaders in USA Discuss the Future of their Country INDIANAPOLIS, April 28, 2018 – For the 5th year,...
BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program Upward College Summer Scholars Program is a highly interactive, fun, and intensive academic research...
Remarks at the Signing of Myanmar Scholars and Leaders Program Scot Marciel United States Ambassador to Myanmar Yangon University Yangon,...
‘Union Day of Burma’ Event in US to Promote Ethnic Harmony, Unity and Support Democratic Transition INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 8, 2018...
BACI Hosted the U.S. Senator Todd Young, seek the U.S Support for Peace, Development, and Democracy in Burma/Myanmar INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 28,...
College going rate among Burmese-Americans increases 97.7 percent in six years INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 3, 2017 – A Burmese American Community...
2017-2018 Upward College Program Application Form The Upward College Program helps prepare the participants their college and future success through...
INDIANAPOLIS, MAY 5, 2017 – Young leaders from Myanmar participating in the Youth Leadership Program, led by Indiana University Bloomington...
The Community Leader Award is given to an outstanding leader that provides services and assistance to the Asian/Pacific Islander Community...
March 24, 2017 — A group of students from Grinnell College, Iowa successfully completed a Service Project with the Burmese American Community...
2017 Upward College Summer Scholar Application Form Upward College Summer Scholars Program is a highly interactive, fun, and intensive academic...
February 27, 2017 — In an effort to broaden and strengthen the national network, the organizing trip of the Myanmar Students and...
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 15, 2017 — The Myanmar Students and Professionals Network USA (MSPNUSA) was launched in Indianapolis on Saturday Feb....
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 7, 2017 — For the first time, Myanmar ethnic communities residing in Central Indiana will observe the 70th...
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 16, 2016 – Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett spoke Nov. 15 to leaders of the Myanmar/Burmese community in Indianapolis...
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 3, 2016 – A Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) study finds the college going rate among Burmese-Americans to...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS, MAY 3, 2016 – For the third year, the Burmese American Community Institute...
The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) is pleased to announce that the 2016 Upward College Summer Scholar Application has been...
The Burmese Population in The U.S. Reaches Over 226,000, College Going Rate Increasing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 1, 2015...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Summer program prepares Burmese-American students for college success The students will present the findings of their research...
Statement of Common Understanding Reached at The U.S.-Myanmar Engagement Conference May 29, 2015 The first U.S.-Myanmar Engagement Conference was successfully...
Full text of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Keynote Address The U.S.-Myanmar Engagement Conference IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN, USA May 29,...
Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi will deliver a video message at the conference Source: IU Newsroom May 20, 2015...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2015 BACI Hosted Youth Leadership Program with Burma INDIANAPOLIS –The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI)...
For Immediate Release Feb. 21, 2015 Chin Version of Community Integration Guidebook Released in USA INDIANAPOLIS – The Chin [Lai-Hakha]...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2014 – INDIANAPOLIS, USA: A study led by the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) has...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2014 BACI Hosted University Students From Burma Touring the US INDIANAPOLIS – A group of...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 21, 2014 BACI Celebrates Community Achievements in Central Indiana INDIANAPOLIS – The Burmese American Community Institute...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Community Celebrates 2nd Anniversary of the Institute July 31, 2013 –INDIANAPOLIS, USA: Burmese American Community Institute (BACI)...
Summer 2012 Upward College Scholars Program has successfully concluded today July 28, 2012. The celebration of project completion was held...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Refugee Community Members from Burma Give Back To Their New Community INDIANAPOLIIS, Indiana (June 22, 2012) –...