Bosnia Herzegovina has more mines than any other country in Europe. Landmines were used during the 1992-1995 civil war between Bosnian Muslims, Bosnian Croats and Bosnian Serbs to carry out ethnic cleansing and to protect troops and infrastructure. Prospects for development are strong in Bosnia but landmines are blocking the process. Frightened by the threat of violence, injury and death, refugees are afraid to return home, people are hesitant to rebuild, and children are not allowed to play outside. Landmines are a problem with a psychological as well as a physical impact.

Adopt-A-Minefield has supported mine clearance in Bosnia & Herzegovina since 1999.

In both Bosnia & Herzegovina and Croatia, AAM works with the International Trust Fund for Demining and Mine Victims Assistance (ITF). The ITF, established by the Government of the Republic of Slovenia in 1998, organizes and finances demining and victim rehabilitation activities in South East Europe.

All Adopt-A-Minefield donations earmarked for Bosnia & Herzegovina are matched dollar for dollar by the ITF. The ITF works closely with the Bosnia & Herzegovina Mine Action Center (BHMAC) to nominate priority mine clearance projects to AAM and to ensure that all projects funded by AAM supporters are cleared as quickly and safely as possible.  Clearance is carried out by several different organizations and commercial companies who compete through a competitive bidding process for the job.  All mine clearance operators must maintain international mine clearance standards as set by the United Nations.

AAM has also supported Survivor Assistance projects implemented by STOP Mines, a national mine action organization in Bosnia & Herzegovina.  STOP Mines seeks to help landmine survivors start their own small businesses or be trained in a new skill that will provide them with the means to support themselves and their families.