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 hosting the...
INDIANAPOLIS, January 25, 2025 — Burmese American Community Institute (BACI), in partnership with co-host Indiana University Indianapolis, will be hosting the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 17, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 17, 2025 — The Indiana Civil Rights Commission has named Elaisa Vahnie, Executive...
First of all, I THANK GOD for this Day. I am truly humbled by this award. This honor is a...
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...
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...
For Immediate Release INDIANAPOLIS, February 14, 2024 — The 3rd Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar, hosted by the Burmese...
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...
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...
March 30, 2023 My name is Elaisa Vahnie and I am the Executive Director of the Burmese American Community Institute...
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...
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...
The Conference reaffirmed its support for building a federal democratic Union of Myanmar based on the Panglong principles of freedom,...
INDIANAPOLIS, November 24, 2021 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) has officially joined communities in the US that are...
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...
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...
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...
179,894 Burmese refugees have been admitted to the United States since 2000. While over 32,000 Burmese individuals are residing in...
At the Virtual Celebration & Recognition for Class of 2020 For High School Graduates of Myanmar Origin in the USA...
Washington DC, February 13, 2020 – Elaisa Vahnie, Executive Director of the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) will be speaking...
‘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, Feb. 16, 2019 — Elaisa Vahnie, Executive Director of the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI), was bestowed with the...
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...