Burmese American Community Institute Inc

We are delighted to have kick-started the Upward College Program for high school students yesterday with one of the highest enrollments yet hosted at Perry Meridian High School. In partnership with parents and our partners, we are excited and looking forward to learning and growing together with our schoolers.

BACI Upward College Program is an afterschool program designed to support area high school students with their college readiness and future success with comprehensive and innovative program design.

Congratulations again to all scholars!

Nearly 100 parents attended parent orientation for the Upward College Program 2024-2025 Academic Year designed to support high school students with their college prep and endless future success. We look forward to closely working with each of the parents to ensure the success of our children.

Miss Myanmar official portrait released. Nichole Van Lal Malsawmsangi was crowned Miss Myanmar USA (Central Indiana) in June 2024.

We are pleased to announce that an electronic copy of the Burmese Community Directory is now available for download. You may visit our website URL below to obtain a copy. Thank you.

Burmese American Community Directory Released INDIANAPOLIS, January 10, 2024 — Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) is pleased to announce the release of a Community Directory that includes small businesses, faith based and community based organizations, and other useful information about the Burmese American Community in Central India...

Congratulations to all scholars and youths on completing their programs successfully. About 150 students including college students, high school students and middle school students completed their respective programs this summer with BACI.

The first day of 4th Annual Myanmar Research Presentation successfully concluded. Over 90 researchers from the BACI’s Center for Research, Policy and Innovation (CRPI) -- coming from around the world, representing 15 Higher Educational Institutions and 11 countries -- will present their research findings and solution-oriented policy action recommendations to help address some of the most pressing issues facing Myanmar and the region as the culmination of the intensive research project this summer on the 30 research topics.

This hybrid event is being hosted by the BACI Myanmar Initiative August 15 - 17, at 8:30 AM.

A study released by the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) at its 13th Annual Research Presentation confirms the college going rate among Burmese-Americans this year is 94.4 percent, with a college persistence rate of 96.9 percent.

Burmese-Americans Show Consistent High Educational Performance, and the Burmese Community in the USA Continues to Grow INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 9, 2024—A study released by the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) today at its 13th Annual Research Presentation confirms the college going rate among Burmese-Americans this year is 94.4 percent, with a college persistence rate of 96.9 percent. Thus Burmese-Americans c...

A study by a group of researchers at the 2024 Upward College Summer Scholars Program found that the College Persistence rate has increased 96.9% among Burmese American students this year.

Researchers include Tuchin Par (Research Leader) and scholars: Peter Hing, Ophe Lie, Kai Rem, Nichole Siang and Joseph Thawng.

At this hybrid event, researchers from CRPI will present their research findings and solution-oriented policy action recommendations for stakeholders as the culmination of the intensive research project in summer 2024 as per the schedule given on the flyer.

Registration can be done at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aJ7ZQhLzSA6UPrWX6FEHgw?fbclid #/registration

Congratulations to Daw Naing Long, our newest home-based Childcare Center owner in our community!

Daw Naing Long, a teacher and a woman leader, will now be able to support herself and her family financially with dignity through a childcare service. But she will also be giving back to the community by providing age developmental high quality culturally and linguistically appropriate early learning education to many of our children while at the same time, the mothers and parents of those children being taking care will now be actively participating in the workforce where by contributing to the economic activities and the economy growth in our state and our nation.

“Childcare is important not only for our children and families, but also for our community, our people and our nation building”, said Executive Director Mr. Elaisa Vahnie.

Childcare licensure program with a scholarship has been implemented by BACI since 2011 through its EMED’s Small Enterprise and Economic Development Program (SEED).

THANK YOU to you all researchers, parents, mentors, partners, and members of our community for making the 2024 Annual Research Presentation such a success for the greater good. Key findings and policy action recommendations to be released soon. Please stay tuned with us. Congratulations to our scholars and young leaders! We are proud of you!

Application for the Upward College Program 20224-2025 School Year is open. All High School students in the Indianapolis area are eligible and welcome to apply.

Application Form: 2024-2025 BACI Upward College (after-school) Program July 22, 2024—Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce the releasing of the application for the Upward College Program for academic year 2024-2025, a year-round program that assists area high school students with their college and career readiness and ...

We are pleased to announce that in collaborative partnership with the Center for Research, Policy and Innovation (CRPI) and the National University of the Union of Myanmar – Global Campus (NUUM), we will be hosting the 4th Myanmar Research Presentation from August 15-17, 2024.

At this hybrid event, researchers from CRPI will present their research findings and solution-oriented policy action recommendations for stakeholders as the culmination of the intensive research project in summer 2024 as per the schedule given on the flyer.

Registration can be done at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aJ7ZQhLzSA6UPrWX6FEHgw #/registration

Congratulations to Ellie Thluai and Van Sui Par on being selected to receive the Excellence in Summer Service Education Award by Marion County Commission on Youth!

The first time in history, two youths and young leaders have been selected from BACI for the awards. We are proud of you Van Sui and Ellie!

Welcome to the USA!

We would like to congratulate our interns for successfully completing their internship with us this summer and thank each one of them for their time, effort and service that has been bringing a positive impact on our shared community. We appreciate their contributions and dedication which is already making a difference in the lives of many. We wish them the best of luck with their future academic and professional career endeavors.

Photo: a small gift as a token of appreciation was presented to each intern during our farewell breakfast this morning at BACI.

Our young scholars enjoy touring the U.S. Capitol Hill as part of the Education and Leadership Trip to Washington D.C. this summer.

Celebrating our freedom and our collective success.

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Our Young Scholars at Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C.

The Education and Leadership Tour as part of the Upward College Summer Scholars Program provides the opportunity for the youth leaders to expose and learn deeper about how the US Government and the Congress function while appreciating the rich history of the American, its freedom and democracy.

Researchers from the Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2024, under the BACI’s Center for Research, Policy, and Innovation (CRPI – USA) will present their research findings and solution oriented policy action recommendations for stakeholders as the culmination of a 10-week intensive scientific PAR research project in the course of summer 2024 as per the schedule given in the flyer.

This year’s topics of research include:

1. College Going Rate Among Burmese-American Students
2. College Persistence Among Burmese-American Students
3. Community Political Participation: Community Status and Strength and Barriers
4. Global Climate Change: Community Awareness and Actions
5. Mental Health: Community's Status on Health and Awareness
6. Social Issue: Parenting Style and shifts in Family Dynamic
7. U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program and Secondary Migration: study of refugee's history, migration processes and migratory patterns and population.

For planning purposes, we ask that you kindly RSVP by August 5 via the BACI event website: https://thebaci.org/event/baci-13th-annual-research-presentation-day/

Cultural and Entertainment Night as part of a celebration of Burmese American Month Held
July 26, 2024 -- Indianapolis, IN, USA

We thank all who participated in this historic event, a memorable one.

As much as we are humble and grateful for the opportunity to start our new life here in the land of the freedom and opportunity, we must celebrate our Hoosier’s welcoming spirit and hospitality that is an exemplary and a reflective the American’s compassion and leadership, said BACI Executive Director Elaisa Vahnie in his welcoming remarks.

“Today, we are here to celebrate our freedom and our collective success, and,

Our People
Our Education
Our Economy
Our Diversity
Our Opportunity
Our Civil Rights
Our Voting Rights
Our Freedom
Our Liberty
Our Democracy
Our Shared Community
Indiana and
The United States of America

God bless you, God bless the United States of America, the American people, all the Burmese Americans!”

First Welcome Corps Sponsoree in Kentucky has just arrived!

Lg. Sung Tin Par, another first new arrival under the BACI Welcome Corps sponsorship program has just arrived in the State of Kentucky from Malaysia. Welcome to the USA!

Congratulations to Nichole Van Lal Malsawmsangi being crowned as Miss Myanmar in USA tonight.

First Welcome Corps Sponsoree has just arrived in Indianapolis!

Columbam, the first new arrival under the BACI Welcome Corps sponsorship program has just arrived in Indianapolis early this morning from Malaysia.

The journey that Columban took is not short nor easy. But we are incredibly happy for Columbam and his sister as they are now reunited after over 10 years of separation.

BACI as a Private Sponsor Organization (PSO) supports and oversees the Private Sponsor Groups (PSGs) who are sponsoring refugees and asylum seekers as newcomers through the Welcome Corps. We are excited and looking forward to welcoming many more refugees and families who have been awaiting in unsafe conditions for many years to resettle in the USA and start a new life in this land of freedom and opportunity.

Photo: Columbam was greeted and warmly welcomed at the Indianapolis International Airport by BACI Welcome Corps team members led by Executive Director Mr. Elaisa Vahnie.

Meet our Miss Myanmar contestants all who will be participating in the special show this Friday, July 26, 2024 at the Cultural and Entertainment Night. We will crown a new Miss Myanmar in this 2nd Miss Myanmar Pageant.

Entry to the celebration is FREE. Further information about the event is available at: https://thebaci.org/events/