named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Cultural Heritage Promotion
Activities to preserve and promote Bosniak language, folklore, sevdah music, and cultural identity within the U.S. diaspora
Genocide Memory Preservation
Initiatives to institutionalize remembrance of Bosniak victims of genocide, including advocacy for memorial rooms and educational programming
Historical Truth Advocacy
Public campaigns and official protests to correct historical misinformation about Bosniaks, including responses to media appearances by political figures promoting denialist narratives
Humanitarian Engagement
Organized humanitarian efforts supporting Bosniak communities affected by conflict and displacement
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- Advocacy against genocide denial and historical revisionismConducts advocacy to combat denial of the genocide against Bosniaks in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Sandžak by issuing public statements, formal protests, and calls for accountability, particularly targeting hate speech and false narratives promoted by political figures like Milorad Dodik.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Humanitarian assistance to vulnerable individuals and familiesProvides humanitarian aid to seriously ill individuals and socioeconomically vulnerable individuals and families, including financial support for critical needs. Also transferred $5,000 to support victims of the earthquake in Syria.
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Community Iftar and Eid Celebrations 1 activity
- Organizing community events and publishing materialsSponsors community gatherings such as iftar events, prints books, bulletins, and magazines, and organizes cultural and educational events to promote Bosniak identity and tradition.
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Historical and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Research to establish historical truth about genocidesConducts research to document and affirm the historical reality of genocides against Bosniaks and correct false narratives, supporting advocacy and educational efforts with primary documentation and scholarly analysis.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Student scholarships and academic awardsOffers one-time or annual scholarships to orphaned students or those from socioeconomically disadvantaged families with strong academic performance. Also awards monetary prizes and recognition to students who achieve academic excellence, such as medal winners at the Genius Olympiad.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Cultural preservation through media productionProduces documentary films and musical recordings to preserve Bosniak cultural heritage and historical memory, including the documentary "Bošnjaci – Genocid u kontinuitetu" and the CD album "Amanet šehida" of traditional kasidas.
- Development of memorial and cultural infrastructureLaid the foundation stone for the "Šadrvan" Memorial Center for Victims of Genocide in Monticello, NY, and advocates for the creation of a Museum of Genocides against Bosniaks in the U.S. and Memorial Rooms in Bosniak centers for educational purposes.
- Legal and institutional advocacy for human rights and justiceEngages in lobbying and advocacy with U.S. institutions and international bodies to advance Bosniak rights, demands prosecution of hate speech perpetrators, and supports legal actions against groups promoting extremism, including calling for arrests and social media bans of individuals inciting violence.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$21K
Contributions & grants$20K91%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$27K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$27K
balance sheet
Total assets$21K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$21K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 9
- Adila Todic — Board Member
- Ago Kolenovic — Board Member
- Ago Redzic — Board Member
- Denis Klapija — Board Member
- Esad Krcic — Board Member
- Mirsad Siljkovic — Board Member
- Nevzat Kurtagic — Board Member
- Seki Javorovac — Board Member
- Senad Kocan — Board Member
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Asocijacija Bošnjaka Albany Partner — Joint signatory to a formal protest letter against Lindell TV and Milorad Dodik's statements
- Avde Huseinović Partner — Collaborated with BANA as the author and creator of the documentary film "Bošnjaci – Genocid u kontinuitetu".
- BACC Elmwood Park, NJ Partner — Joint signatory to a formal protest letter against Lindell TV and Milorad Dodik's statements
- BECCNA Partner — Co-issued a joint statement condemning propaganda that distorts the history of the aggression against Bosnia and Herzegovina and the genocide against Bosniaks.
- BECCNA Partner — Collaborates with BANA and IGK in issuing public statements condemning genocide denial and hate speech.
- BECCNA – Bosniak Educational and Cultural Community of North America Partner — Jointly issued a public statement with BANA regarding the denial of the genocide against Bosniaks and the aggression on Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- BECCNA – Bosniak Educational and Cultural Community of North America Partner — Suradnjuje s BANA-om u izdavanju zajedničkih saopćenja o negiranju genocida i politici etničkog čišćenja.
- BIKC Astorija, NY Partner — Joint signatory to a formal protest letter against Lindell TV and Milorad Dodik's statements
- Bosansko-hercegovački islamski centar NY (BHIC NY) Partner — Joint signatory to a formal protest letter against Lindell TV and Milorad Dodik's statements
- Bosnjaci.Net Partner — Collaborates with BANA on humanitarian initiatives, public appeals, and awarding student prizes.
- Bošnjaci.Net Partner — Collaborates with BANA on initiatives such as awarding students from Richmond Park College in Bihać.
- Bošnjaci.Net Partner — Joint signatory to a formal protest letter against Lindell TV and Milorad Dodik's statements
- Bošnjaci.net Partner — Jointly condemns attacks on religious figures and their families with BANA.
- Bošnjaci.net Partner — Jointly issued a public condemnation of attacks on Commander Nezim Halilović Muderris and his family.
- Bošnjaci.net Partner — Suradnjuje s BANA-om u inicijativama poput zahtjeva za imenovanje ulice po Halidu Bešliću i osudi napada na duhovne vođe.
- IGK – Institut za istraživanje genocida Kanada Partner — Jointly issued a public statement with BANA regarding the denial of the genocide against Bosniaks and the aggression on Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- IKC Monticello Partner — Joint signatory to a formal protest letter against Lindell TV and Milorad Dodik's statements
- IZ&KC Plav-Gusinje – New York Partner — Joint signatory to a formal protest letter against Lindell TV and Milorad Dodik's statements
- Institut za istraživanje genocida Kanada Partner — Collaborates with BANA and BECCNA in issuing public statements condemning genocide denial and hate speech.
- Institut za istraživanje genocida Kanada Partner — Suradnjuje s BANA-om u izdavanju zajedničkih saopćenja o negiranju genocida i zahtjevima za pravnom odgovornošću.
- Institute for Research of Genocide Canada Partner — Co-issued a joint statement condemning propaganda that distorts the history of the aggression against Bosnia and Herzegovina and the genocide against Bosniaks.
- Lindell TV Partner — Recipient of a formal protest and correction request regarding broadcast content
- Revival BECCNA Partner — Joint signatory to a formal protest letter against Lindell TV and Milorad Dodik's statements
- Sinovi Sandžaka iz New Yorka Partner — Patrons of the kasida CD album project and members associated with BANA.
- U.S. Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina Government — Recipient of a formal protest regarding hate speech and misrepresentation by Milorad Dodik
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cultural Memory and Collective Identity Defensemethodology: cultural_memory_and_advocacyBy integrating cultural preservation, religious expression, and collective memory of genocide, the organization strengthens Bosniak identity and resists historical erasure, because shared memory and cultural continuity are foundational to both justice and community resilience in diaspora.
- Humanitarian and Educational Support as Identity Preservationmethodology: humanitarian_assistanceBy providing humanitarian aid and merit-based scholarships to vulnerable Bosniaks, the organization supports community continuity and dignity, because sustaining individuals’ well-being and educational advancement reinforces collective identity and resistance to systemic marginalization.
- Truth-Telling and Narrative Accountability to Counter Genocide Denialmethodology: countering_genocide_denial_through_narrative_inversionBy exposing manipulative narratives that invert victimhood and using documentary media to affirm historical truth, the organization combats revisionism and hate speech, because public accountability for factual history prevents retraumatization and undermines the political legitimacy of denialist discourse.