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 2025 Summer College Prep & Leadership Development Program Released

February 20, 2025 - Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce today the releasing of the application…

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Application for 2025 BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program Released

2024 Upward College Summer Research Scholars February 19, 2025 - The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to…

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4th International Conference to Support a Path Forward to Democracy in a New Myanmar

INDIANAPOLIS, January 25, 2025 — Burmese American Community Institute (BACI), in partnership with co-host Indiana University Indianapolis, will be…

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Testimonials

Hear what our valuable mentors, partners, clients have to say

  • Being a part of the civic program has allowed me to develop the experience and knowledge I need to play a small, yet important, role in making impacts on the community that I value. I get to meet new friends and people who are also passionate about helping out the community. - Angela Cer Chin Par
  • Last summer, I had the privilege of going to Chin State, Myanmar to teach English at Hakha College. This experience made me realize why I love teaching and it led me to become a part of BACI's Upward College Program. - Bekah Raab
  • When I learned about BACI, I was excited to have the chance to work with the largest Burmese community in the USA. I decided I wanted to volunteer because I wanted to have the first-hand experience with the Burmese community. - Ray R.H Chung
  • I love being a part of the BACI because I feel that I am able to give back to the community and learn more about the unique country where I came from. I also enjoy working with the wonderful students who have many different personalities. - Van Tha Bor
  • I participated in BACI research program during the summer of 2018. I developed leadership skills as well as research skills that has helped me to this day. BACI has given me life long friendships, experiences, and has helped me in my academic career.  -Beth Par
  • I realized there is a big Burmese community in Indianapolis and want to contribute to making a difference. So, I decided to help BACI serve the community. I am excited to work with high school students, to help with their college careers and to becoming great leaders. - Melonie Lynn
  • I was involved with BACI in the 2014 for the Upward College Summer Research Scholars Program during high school. I studied Human Resources to give back to my community as much as I can. I am excited to start my internship as Case Management in EMDP.  -Hram Sang
  • I took part in the 2016 Upward College Summer Research Scholars Program during my high school year, and this experience has allowed me to further gain interest in research, that led me to two journal publications. I am now back in the program as a Group Research Leader.  - Jenni Thang
  • Being a part of the civic program has allowed me to develop the experience and knowledge I need to play a small, yet important, role in making impacts on the community that I value. I get to meet new friends and people who are also passionate about helping out the community. - Angela Cer Chin Par
  • Last summer, I had the privilege of going to Chin State, Myanmar to teach English at Hakha College. This experience made me realize why I love teaching and it led me to become a part of BACI's Upward College Program. - Bekah Raab
  • When I learned about BACI, I was excited to have the chance to work with the largest Burmese community in the USA. I decided I wanted to volunteer because I wanted to have the first-hand experience with the Burmese community. - Ray R.H Chung
  • I love being a part of the BACI because I feel that I am able to give back to the community and learn more about the unique country where I came from. I also enjoy working with the wonderful students who have many different personalities. - Van Tha Bor
  • I participated in BACI research program during the summer of 2018. I developed leadership skills as well as research skills that has helped me to this day. BACI has given me life long friendships, experiences, and has helped me in my academic career.  -Beth Par
  • I realized there is a big Burmese community in Indianapolis and want to contribute to making a difference. So, I decided to help BACI serve the community. I am excited to work with high school students, to help with their college careers and to becoming great leaders. - Melonie Lynn
  • I was involved with BACI in the 2014 for the Upward College Summer Research Scholars Program during high school. I studied Human Resources to give back to my community as much as I can. I am excited to start my internship as Case Management in EMDP.  -Hram Sang
  • I took part in the 2016 Upward College Summer Research Scholars Program during my high school year, and this experience has allowed me to further gain interest in research, that led me to two journal publications. I am now back in the program as a Group Research Leader.  - Jenni Thang
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We are accredited member of the United Way of Central Indiana.

The Burmese Population in The U.S. Reaches Over 130,000, College Going Rate Increasing

The Burmese Population in The U.S. Reaches Over 130,000, College Going Rate Increasing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2014 – INDIANAPOLIS, USA: A study led by the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) has...

BACI Hosted University Students From Burma Touring the US

BACI Hosted University Students From Burma Touring the US

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2014 BACI Hosted University Students From Burma Touring the US INDIANAPOLIS – A group of...

BACI Celebrates Community Achievements

BACI Celebrates Community Achievements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 21, 2014 BACI Celebrates Community Achievements in Central Indiana INDIANAPOLIS – The Burmese American Community Institute...

Community Celebrates 2nd Anniversary of BACI

Community Celebrates 2nd Anniversary of BACI

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Community Celebrates 2nd Anniversary of the Institute July 31, 2013 –INDIANAPOLIS, USA: Burmese American Community Institute (BACI)...

Summer Scholars Program Successfully Concluded

Summer Scholars Program Successfully Concluded

Summer 2012 Upward College Scholars Program has successfully concluded today July 28, 2012. The celebration of project completion was held...

World Refugee Day 2012 – Giving Back To Community Project

World Refugee Day 2012 – Giving Back To Community Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Refugee Community Members from Burma Give Back To Their New Community INDIANAPOLIIS, Indiana (June 22, 2012) –...

BACI Celebrate 1st Anniversary: unveiling new summer academic program for high school students

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2012 Burmese American Community Institute unveils new summer academic program for refugee high school students...

Achieve the American Dream!

Citizenship and Residency Alliance of Greater Indianapolis: Educating and directing community members to immigration resources Presents: Achieve the American Dream!...

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