2023-06-06T21:47:44-07:00 2022-12-31 990EZ 2022-01-01 870968860 INSTITUTE OF CHIN AFFAIRS INST 3175296292 6319 Monteo Ln Indianapolis IN 46217 Salai Nilian Executive Director 3175296292 2023-05-21 1 0 11 0 AAL2 X 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X www.chinaffairs.org X X 100382 X 97451 2931 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100382 0 0 0 26165 2300 243 41370 70078 30304 3136 0 33440 3136 33440 0 0 0 0 3136 33440 0 0 3136 33440 The Institute of Chin Affairs Inc. is dedicated to addressing the issues faced by the Chin people, promoting education, protecting human rights, and fostering a peaceful and democratic society in Myanmar. We strive to raise awareness of the struggles experienced by the Chin community and actively work towards positive change, supporting displaced individuals and those in need. Through research, education, and collaborative efforts, we aim to improve lives and contribute to the well-being of the Chin people. Research: The Institute of Chin Affairs (ICA) signed an MoU with Mizoram University(MZU) to establish a research center in April 2022 and started a research training program for Myanmar students at Aizawl, Mizoram State, India in October 2022. ICA supported five research Fellows under this program with program staff members working as independent contractors. ICA and MZU also started a diploma course in Myanmar language and communication skills under this research center in October 2022. 0 X 28893 Health: With its partners, the ICA opened a clinic at the Indo-Myanmar border town of Zokhawthar in Mizoram State of India on May 18, 2022, for Myanmar displaced persons and disadvantaged families. Until the end of 2022, this clinic treated 3422 patients. 0 X 22738 Education: In June 2022, ICA and its partners began supporting six schoolteachers at four different schools in the Indo-Myanmar border town of Zokhawthar in Mizoram State of India. 1440 Chin and Myanmar displaced children were enrolled at schools in this border town. These four schools were identified as having the greatest need for teachers by local leaders. ICA also helped with school supplies and uniforms for some displaced students identified as most in need. 0 X 6088 Human Rights Documentation: With volunteers and research writers working as independent contractors, ICA monitored human rights violations of the Myanmar military against the Chin people since the military coup on February 1, 2021. Within 2022, ICA was able to publish 27 reports including news articles and statements. 0 X 8526 66245 Salai Nilian President and Executive Director 5.00 0 0 0 Van Nei Cem Vice President and Board member 1.00 0 0 0 Lucy Lal Neih Mawi Board member and Health and Education Director 5.00 0 0 0 Van Tuah Piang Board member and Treasurer 1 0 0 0 Monsie Khun Siang Mawi Board member and Assistant treasurer 2.00 0 0 0 Francis Cung Bik Board member and programs officer 1 0 0 0 Lal Lian Bik Board member 0 0 0 0 Sa Tin Lal Board member 0 0 0 0 Thawm Hlei Mang Board member 0 0 0 0 Thang Moi Board member 0 0 0 0 Lalsiampianga Board member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 IN Monsie Khun Siang Mawi 6319 Monteo Ln Indianapolis IN 46217 3175296292 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 100382 100382 0 0 0 0 100382 100382 100382 100382 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Program support expenses;34060|Office supplies;2972|Transportation;2423|Bank charges;382|Subscription and registration;127|Legal expenses;239|Internet;1167^Total;41370^ We have already filed for extention.