The Federation of Balkan American Associations (FEBA) and the Balkan American Community Center (BACC) in Michigan is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization founded by a group of Balkan American individuals with the goal and mission to promote Balkan cultures, unity, economic and political cooperation. In an effort to strengthen the cultural and educational ties between the people of the United States and the Balkans, BACC Michigan organizes a broad spectrum of educational activities, lectures and seminars, leadership workshops, internships abroad for our college students, after-school programs, learning centers, language courses, SAT courses and informational programs. To promote cultural learning, BACC hosts such activities as International Children’s Festivals, Balkan Food and Culture Festivals and sponsors trips to the counties of the Balkans; commonly all of BACC’s programs emphasize the need for inter-cultural dialogue and peaceful communication.