BHAAAS

BHAAAS

Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Science & ResearchEducationHealthArts & Culture
AssociationFounded 2007International reach
Profile last updated: August 13, 2026

About

Founded in 2007, BHAAAS is a non-profit association based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina working on science & research, education, health +1 more.

BHAAAS is a voluntary, non-partisan, multi-ethnic academy founded in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2007. Its purposes are educational, scientific and charitable. It connects Bosnian-Herzegovinian scientists, artists and professionals in the diaspora with academic and professional institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the wider region, aiming to develop and advance the arts and sciences. Its activities include the annual Days of BHAAAS conference in Sarajevo, a knowledge transfer programme bringing diaspora experts to lecture in BiH, the Znanjem do zdravlja health information platform, student mentorship and internships, and an initiative on integrating artificial intelligence across its work. Members and the wider public in Bosnia and Herzegovina are the main groups served.

Location

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Founded

2007

Organisation type

Association

Legal name

Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Focus areas

scienceeducationdiasporaacademyconferenceknowledge transferhealth informationBosnia and Herzegovina

Languages

ENBS

Causes & programmes

Causes

Science & ResearchEducationHealthArts & Culture

Works for

StudentsCommunities

How they work

Awareness & educationCommunity programmesVolunteer programmes

Programmes

Days of BHAAAS

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Science & Research · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Annual international conference in Sarajevo hosting symposia in medical, technical, natural, social sciences, arts and humanities.

Knowledge Transfer from the Diaspora Program

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Education · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Implemented with the Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees of BiH, bringing diaspora experts to lecture and work with universities and institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Znanjem do zdravlja

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Health · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Web platform and podcast providing reliable, expert-based health information on medicine, disease prevention and early detection of health problems.

Student Mentorship and Internship Programs

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Education · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Online mentorship and practical internships connecting medical, biology and other students in BiH with experienced professionals.

Artificial Intelligence Program

Science & Research

Interdisciplinary initiative to develop a strategy for integrating artificial intelligence across the Academy's disciplines and activities.

Countries of operation

Bosnia and HerzegovinaUnited States

Funding & support

Funded by

GrantsGovernment funding

Ways to support

MembershipVolunteer

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Office of the Sarajevo Canton Government for Diaspora Affairs, Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Knowledge for Health

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