Institute of Chin Affairs Inc.

The Institute of Chin Affairs Inc. (ICA) is a non-profit organization committed to uplifting the Chin people of Myanmar (Burma) through dedicated efforts in education, humanitarian support, and research.

Founded in May 2021 by members of the Chin diaspora from the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, India, and Malaysia, the ICA strives to address the pressing needs of communities affected by the ongoing conflict in Myanmar.

The ICA currently has programs in research, education, healthcare and humanitarian relief for displaced and local people impacted by the crisis.

Research Program

ICA’s research has been focused on human rights, humanitarian, federalism and displacement issues in Chin State and surrounding areas, producing different reports for interested parties.

Health

ICA has been running 2 mini hospitals in Chin State, 1 clinic in Mizoram State of India and mobile clinics in both locations for displaced persons and those affected by the conflict in Myanmar.

Education

ICA has been supporting teachers with salaries or stipends, providing teaching materials, textbooks and others for IDPs, refugees and local children in Chin State, Myanmar and Mizoram State, India.

Humanitarian

In response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict in Myanmar, ICA has been raising funds and providing food items, clothes, water storage tanks, medicines, emergency shelter materials for refugees and IDPs.

Chin State and the Chin people

Located in western Burma (Myanmar), Chin State borders Manipur State in the north and Mizoram State of India and Chittagong Division of Bangladesh in the west. According to the 2014 census, the state has a population of 478,801, while an estimated 1.5 million Chin people live outside the state. Recognized as the least developed region in Myanmar, Chin State has the highest poverty rate among all states and regions, as highlighted in the UNDP’s Myanmar Living Conditions Survey 2017.

News and publications

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March 30, 2025, Comment off

Catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake devastates Myanmar

Students playing during their break at Ebenezer Community School (August 2024).

February 24, 2025, Comment off

ICA’s humanitarian efforts in 2024

February 1, 2025, Comment off

Myanmar military’s human rights abuses against Chins during the 4 years since the coup

Elaisa Vahnie after receiving MLK Award (Photo: BACI Facebook)

January 21, 2025, Comment off

Elaisa Vahnie, a Chin leader, receives 2025 MLK Humanitarian Award from Indiana Civil Rights Commission

December 2, 2024, Comment off

The impact of the election to be held by the military junta on Chin State

December 2, 2024, Comment off

National Unity Government urged to replace Chin representatives

December 2, 2024, Comment off

At least 16 killed by Myanmar junta’s attacks in Chin State within 13 days in October

November 28, 2024, Comment off

Myanmar junta targets Falam township with airstrikes, killing six and destroying key infrastructure

November 21, 2024, Comment off

Chin State’s revolutionary journey during the 3 years of the Spring Revolution

Help Displaced Chins

There has been a humanitarian crisis in Chin State due to intense fighting between Chin resistance forces and the Myanmar Tatmadaw. Over two thousand houses have been destroyed and approximately half of Chin State’s population have been forced to flee their homes.
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