The Open Society Fund–Bosnia and Herzegovina (OSF-BH) is committed to the development of an economically and socially sustainable country marked by good governance and an open, democratic civil society. The fund’s programs focus on local governance, education, women, Roma, youth, networking, and student enterprises.

OSF-BH seeks to build relationships between international organizations and local stakeholders, encouraging local partners to take more responsibility for development policies. It also tries to restore a sense of community and future among the country's young people through a number of programs that develop strategies to help them persuade politicians and authorities to respond to their needs. Such programs have addressed juvenile crime, youth policies, and the role of local businesses in youth development. One of the fund’s primary goals is to democratize the education system by improving professional development for educators, establishing quality assurance mechanisms, and instituting curriculum reforms.