While Burma has been in the news because of its devasting cylone, Indiana is home to many Burmese refugees fleeing the junta. The state ranks among the top resettlement destination for Burmese refugees since the movement began a decade ago. Last year, about 1,000 Burmese came to Indianapolis to live. In total Indianapolis is home to more than 2,000 Burmese from two ethnic groups: the Chin and the Karen. Fort Wayne has over 3,500 Burmese refugee residents.This report focuses on the challenges of their relocation.

A haven in Indy By Genevieve Yedlicka, 16, Cathy Mangan, 17 Indianapolis is home to hundreds of Burmese families, and many of them have children in public schools on the north and south sides of the city. Y-Press interviewed young Burmese about the oppression they faced in their native country and learned how they are adjusting to America.

Highlights of Burmese history By Jordan Denari, 17

Student march in '88, leads one to Indianapolis By Ben Dorson, 18