Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Youth Academy (BHAYA)
Mission statement
The mission of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Youth Academy (BHAYA) is the development of strong intellectual and cultural ties among young people in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the United States. We believe that our generation should take leadership and responsibility for how society looks today and how it will look in the future. Our aim is to promote the active exchange of ideas, knowledge, and experience among youth in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the United States.
Team
President
Lamia Festic
Vice President
Safija Nizamic
BHAYA symposium Mostar, June 24-27, 2021
First BHAYA symposium at the 12th Days of BHAAAS in BiH
We are so proud that the first ever in-person BHAYA conference was successful: full of great energy, great ideas, and the best hospitality from our friends in Mostar! We are now on a great path to combine our hard work, scientific knowledge, and cultures to create a powerful Bosnian-Herzegovinan American youth platform!
16th Days of BHAAAS in BiH
Lejla Festic Wins Silver Medal at Florida Open in Junior Women’s Figure Skating
BHAYA is proud to share that Lejla Festic, daughter of BHAAAS members Dr. Emir Festic and Dr. Nura Festic, has achieved outstanding success by winning the silver medal in the…
First BHAYA symposium at the 12th Days of BHAAAS IN BiH
We are so proud that the first ever in-person BHAYA conference was successful: full of great energy, great ideas, and the best hospitality from our friends in Mostar! We are…