Ivy Tech Libraries: Immigrants in Indiana- Burma: Immigrant Resources

Statewide and Local Orgnaizations

Burmese American Community Institute
The Burmese American Community Institute is a non-profit organization founded in 2011 that provides educational and vocational support to the Burmese community in greater Indianapolis. The BACI supports community members regionally, nationally, and globally through strategic partnerships and advocacy. Since its inception, the BACI has assisted over 15,000+ individuals.
Digital Collection from BACI
The collection includes various publications from the Burmese American Community Institute such as quarterly newsletters, a community integration guide, and documentaries.
Burmese Muslim Education and Community Center
Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Rose Avenue Education Farm (Fort Wayne)
Rose Avenue Education Farm seeks to develop agricultural and food systems related services that will improve the livelihoods–physically, economically, and psychosocially–of refugee families resettled in the United States

Indiana Legal Services - Immigrants' and Language Rights Center
A legal organization created to reach vulnerable and underserved immigrant and limited English proficient populations within Indiana. These populations have particular difficulties accessing legal services because of their language and cultural barriers. They may also have legal issues that are different than other legal service clients.
Immigrant Welcome Center
At Immigrant Welcome Center, our mission is to be a trusted partner and advocate for all immigrants. We support this through our programming and work with community partners and local leaders.
Indiana Civil Rights Commission
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) enforces the civil rights laws of the State of Indiana. We investigate complaints of discrimination and educate organizations, companies, landlords, associations, and individuals on their rights and responsibilities under Indiana Civil Rights Laws.

Article 26 Virtual Backpack
A cloud-based service open to all refugee students to safely upload personal and school related documents. Hosted by the University of California Davis, but open to students of all ages and schools.
Institute of International Education’s (IIE) Scholar Rescue Fund
The only global program that arranges, funds, and supports fellowships for threatened and displaced scholars at partnering higher education institutions
Scholars at Risk
Scholars at Risk protects scholars suffering grave threats to their lives, liberty and well-being by arranging temporary research and teaching positions at institutions in our network as well as by providing advisory and referral services.