2024-08-20T17:33:21-07:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 870968860 INSTITUTE OF CHIN AFFAIRS INST 3175296292 6319 Monteo Ln Indianapolis IN 46217 Salai Nilian Executive Director 3175296292 2024-08-20 1 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z Salai Nilian 12028 Bryony Drive Austin TX 78739 221133 0 X www.chinaffairs.org X 2021 IN The Institute of Chin Affairs Inc. (ICA) is committed to uplifting the Chin people of Myanmar through dedicated efforts in education, humanitarian support, and research. Specifically, its missions include: - To create inclusive learning environments that celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Chin community. - To provide essential assistance to vulnerable Chin communities during times of hardship. - To conduct research for understanding the unique challenges and opportunities faced by the Chin people and to defend their human rights. - To empower the Chin community, promote cultural preservation, and contribute to a more developed, just and compassionate society where everyone is treated equally. 9 9 0 9 0 0 97451 209710 2931 11423 0 0 100382 221133 0 0 26165 35991 0 705 43913 192301 70078 228292 30304 -7159 33439 26280 0 0 33439 26280 The ICA is committed to uplifting the Chin people of Myanmar through dedicated efforts in education, humanitarian support, and research. Specifically, its missions are: - To create inclusive learning environments that celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Chin community. - To provide essential assistance to vulnerable Chin communities during times of hardship. - To conduct research for understanding the unique challenges and opportunities faced by the Chin people and to defend their human rights. - To empower the Chin community, promote cultural preservation, and contribute to a more developed, just and compassionate society where everyone is treated equally. 0 0 69514 69514 0 Research Program: Under its MoU with Mizoram University, the ICA established the Chin Research Centre at Mizoram University in Aizawl, Mizoram State, India in September 2022. With the support of the International Development Research Program (IDRC), the ICA also started a research fellowship program for displaced Myanmar students in September 2022 with 5 research Fellows and program staff members in Aizawl, Mizoram. At the end of 2023, the 5 Fellows submitted their final research papers and ICA is in the process of publishing their papers. (At the time of writing this report, 4 of the Research Fellows have found employment with different organizations and one of them was able to continue her MBA program at Mizoram University.) Additionally, we successfully collaborated with two PhD students, one from Canada and one from the US, to produce two research papers in total. Additionally, we completed a research paper on the participation of Chin women in politics. The Burmese language and communication skills course which was launched in September 2022 as part of the ICA's MoU with Mizoram University was completed in June 2023. The second batch of this course was launched in November 2023 with 12 students enrolled. 30144 0 0 Healthcare: Since May 18, 2022, the Institute of Chin Affairs work with its partner organizations to provide basic healthcare services to displaced and most needy persons in Chin State of Myanmar and Mizoram State of India. During 2023, the ICA ran a clinic (Lailun Medical Centre) at Zokhawthar village, Champhai District, Mizoram State, India. The ICA also operated mobile clinics for Myanmar refugees in Champhai district and Aizawl districts in Mizoram. The ICA medical teams ran mobile clinics 22 times at different refugee camps in Champhai district and 7 times at Aizawl district during 2023. Inside Chin State, the ICA medical teams ran a daily clinic since January 2023 and a mini hospital since May 2023 with two doctors and 5 nurses and a midwife. The ICA medical team was able to treat over 6,500 patients in Mizoram, India and 14,500 patients in Chin State during 2023. The medical team also conducted first aid training two times, one at ICA's mini hospital near Indian border in Chin State and another one at ICA clinic at Zokhawthar village in Mizoram. 40 members from different IDP and refugee camps participated in the training. 55717 46451 0 Education: During 2023, ICA supported 13 teachers at 5 refugee schools for nearly 2000 Myanmar refugee children in Champhai district of Mizoram State, India. ICA also provided school uniforms and learning materials for approximately 2,000 displaced students at these two locations and in Aizawl district of Mizoram State, India. Additionally with the support of the Myanmar Education Consortium (MEC), ICA and its local partner organization (Chin National Education Network - CNEN) started a project supporting over 100 schools with over 550 teachers and nearly 6,000 students in Falam township, Chin State, Myanmar in October 2023. These schools are located in rural villages in Falam township, serving the poorest children in Chin State. 5304 0 0 Human Rights Documentation: In 2023, the ICA released 37 reports documenting human rights violations against the Chin people in Myanmar under the military regime. The ICA also submitted eight reports to the office of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, United Nations Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM), and other human rights organizations in 2023. Additionally, we issued 18 statements on various human rights issues throughout the year. 42760 0 0 Humanitarian Relief: In 2023, the ICA provided humanitarian assistance to Chin and Myanmar displaced persons in Mizoram and Manipur States of India. Over 6,000 displaced persons received emergency shelter through camp reconstruction and repairs. Additionally, essential supplies like clothing, food, and mental health support were provided. The ICA team also procured and installed 6 water storage tanks at refugee camps in Zokhawthar and Uilui in Mizoram. These camps receive water supply once every one or two weeks. The water tanks allow them to store the water for use at other times. 4421 0 0 Training: The ICA organized five training sessions in 2023, including workshops designed specifically for Chin youth and political and CSO leaders. Out of the training courses offered, 14 participants successfully completed the 2-months Human Rights Research Writing and Documentation course. In addition, we were able to conduct a short journalism/media training course for 12 participants. Additionally, the ICA conducted Leadership Training, Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Awareness Training, and Resource Federalism and Environmental Justice Training for Chin political leaders and Members of Parliament. 52485 0 0 207860 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 IN X Monsie Khun Siang Mawi 3175296292 6319 Monteo Ln Indianapolis IN 46217 Salai Nilian President and Executive Director 5 X 0 0 0 Lucy Lal Neih Mawi Board member and Deputy Executive Director 5 X 0 0 0 Lal Lian Bik Board member 0 X 0 0 0 Thawm Hlei Mang Board member 0 X 0 0 0 Lalsiampianga Board member 0 X 0 0 0 Van Nei Cem Vice President and Board member 1 X 0 0 0 Van Tuah Piang Board member and Treasurer 1 X 0 0 0 Monsie Khun Siang Mawi Board member and Assistant treasurer 2 X 0 0 0 Francis Cung Bik Board member and programs officer 1 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 209710 2400 209710 Clinic Income 621400 7425 7425 0 0 3998 3998 0 0 11423 0 0 0 0 0 0 221133 11423 0 0 0 35991 35991 98203 98203 961 961 3366 2450 916 377 377 11392 11392 12242 12242 13 13 Supplies 13915 10303 3612 0 Bank Charges & Fees 1268 0 1268 0 Donations 47543 47543 0 0 3021 1128 1188 705 228292 207860 19727 705 32826 25659 613 621 33439 26280 0 0 X 33439 26280 0 0 33439 26280 33439 26280 -7159 0 0 0 0 0 X 1 X 1 X 1 0 X 11402 100382 221133 332917 0 0 11402 100382 221133 332917 332917 332917 1 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Before the filing of the returns, a draft copy of Form 990 is placed on google drive and shared to all members of the governing body through message group. Every member is requested to respond and inform us if any changes are required. The process is continued until all comments are addressed for the Form 990. After that, it is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization kept its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements on google drive for anyone with the link. This link is provided to all members of the organizations and anyone interested to see them. We were not able to file earlier as we relied on volunteers to save our expenses.