Computer Science Department Students from Cihan University – Erbil Organized a Visit to Awat Institute for Special Needs Children

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November 25, 2025
Civic and Social Responsibility Initiatives, Community Engagement and Collaboration, Health Awareness and Community Empowerment
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As part of promoting corporate social responsibility, the Computer Science Department at Cihan University-Erbil organized a visit to Awat Institute for Special Needs Children on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. The visit was held by second-stage students from the department mentioned earlier under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Sarah Jamal Hussein.

It included distributing gifts to the children and organizing a special celebration to bring joy and happiness, leaving a positive impact on both the children and the participants. The department staff and students were warmly received by Mr. Abdul Wahab Jameel and Ms. Gulsaran Jamal, the institute’s director and supervisor, respectively.

The institute praised the students’ efforts and their active roles in fostering communication with the children and supporting them psychologically and socially, emphasizing the importance of volunteer work in serving the community.

The intuitive part of the series of activities organized by Cihan University – Erbil is aimed at instilling humanitarian values and enhancing the role of students in supporting society, reflecting the university’s commitment to its educational and social missions.

Volunteers

#	Image	Name	Duration	Credits
1		Sara Jamal Hussein	3	80
2		Cihan University – Erbil	3	80

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