is a fraternal organization whose members share a connection to the Belarusan (also spelled Belarusian) nation through ancestry or strong personal ties. The organization was founded in the United States in 1949 by post-WWII immigrants who fled war and repression in Belarus and wished to enjoy the opportunities for cultural self-expression provided and celebrated in the United States.
BAZA
promotes preservation, advancement, and celebration of Belarusan culture and history
promotes contributions by Belarusans to American society
provides support to the organization’s members
informs American society and leadership about the history and culture of Belarusans and the state of affairs in the modern Republic of Belarus
advocates for traditional Belarusan values, democratic development, and respect for human rights in the modern Republic of Belarus
jointly administers the biennial convention of North American Belarusans with the Belarusan Canadian Alliance
oversees and contributes to the publication of books and periodicals on Belarusan topics
works with other U.S. organizations with respect to issues of common concern
*BAZA is the Belarusan-language abbreviation of Belaruska-Amerykanskaje ZAdzinočannie