Who we are?

Bhutanese Community in Iowa (BCI) founded in September 2011 is a non- profit, non-political welfare organization of the Bhutanese living in Iowa.  The community seeks to work for the religious, charitable and educational welfare and the promotion and protection of the rich culture of the Nepali-speaking Bhutanese people living in Iowa. Presently, about 450 households comprising roughly a total of 5000 people live in Des Moines and its outskirts and the influx from other states and the Bhutanese refugee camps in Nepal continues.

Our Mission

The mission of the organization is to establish BCI as a common forum for enhancing the quality of life of all the Bhutanese people living in Iowa through empowerment, collaboration and cooperation; and to promote, protect, and preserve our distinctly rich cultural heritage in order to maintain our identity as Bhutanese Americans.
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Service Type
Days offered service
Green Card Filing
Sat, Sun, & M-F(10:00 - 12:00)
Income Tax Filing
Th, F, S, Sun (10:00 - 4:00)
Citizenship Application
Th, F, S, Sun (10:00 - 4:00)
Translation & Interpretation
Flexible
Job Applications & Resume Writing
Every Saturdays & Sundays (10:00 - 4:00)
Benefit Applications (Medicaid, Food stamps, etc.)
Every Saturdays & Sundays (10:00 - 4:00)
  • All the services are offered through appointment only. Call our Office Manager at 515-418-9718 to set up an appointment
  • These services are offered free to all the Bhutanese refugees living in Iowa.  
Project 
Time
Adult ESL Class
Every Sunday (9:00 - 11:00)
Language & Cultural Enrichment 
Every Saturday (9:00 - 11:00)
Citizenship Test Preparation
Every Sunday (9:00 - 11:00)
Computer Literacy Class
Every Saturday (9:00 - 11:00)
Elderly Rejuvenation Program 
Variable Schedule
Karate Training
Friday (5:00 - 6:30), Sat & Sun (4:00-5:30)
Dance Class
Every Saturday & Sunday (2:00PM - 4:00PM)
If you wish to volunteer for BCI, please complete the form given below. 

    Volunteer Application Form

    A. Contact information


    ​B. Availability

    D. special skills or qualifications

    c. interests

    E. previous volunteer experience

    F. person to notify in case of emergency

    G. Agreement & signature

    By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in this form are true and complete. I understand that if I am accepted as a volunteer, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by me on this application may result in my immediate dismissal.


    please Fill out this form with your message
We are located at:
4121 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA

​Our office hours are
Monday through Friday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

ESL, Citizenship, & Nepali classes are offered on  Saturdays and Sundays too.