The aim of the Balkan Orthodox Youth Association is to create and strengthen the relations and to promote the co-operation among Orthodox youth movements, initiatives, Theological/Church Schools in the Balkan Peninsula and the Balkan people in general. The B.O.Y.A. is to develop active solidarity and practical assistance  in their work, as well as to encourage co-operation between the sister Churches
B.O.Y.A. Constitution, Article 2.1.A.