The mission of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS) is advancement and development of arts and sciences in the Bosnian-Herzegovinian diaspora in the United States and Canada.

The Academy aims to provide connections between Bosnian-Herzegovinian scientists, artist and professionals in North America and build the bridges of cooperation with the homeland. The Academy will promote the spirit of intellectual diversity and free exchange of ideas among the Diaspora in the belief that knowledge is shareable wealth.