The Burmese Advocacy Center was formed in February of 2008 by an assemblage of individual volunteers who had consistently providing social assistance to the growing Burmese population of Fort Wayne. Currently, we have self-sufficiency, employment and health coordination programs. In addition, a variety of educational classes and information sessions will be held to help Burmese residents become confident and productive citizens of Fort Wayne. The Burmese Advocacy Center also provides free cultural education to businesses, agencies, and other community groups.

Purpose

To create a central location that coordinates local efforts for improving refugees’ accessibility to services and education necessary to thoroughly and successfully integrate the Burmese community into the local community. We aim to improve Burmese residents’ comprehension and success in self-sufficiency, health, and employment in Fort Wayne by offering classes and services relative to those needs, working to improve the quality of life for all members of the local Burmese community.