Department of Business Administration Organized a Volunteering Activity at Hawler Psychiatric Hospital

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November 27, 2025
Civic and Social Responsibility Initiatives, Community Engagement and Collaboration, Health Awareness and Community Empowerment
Credit: 85

As part of its humanitarian and community service efforts, the Department of Business Administration organized a volunteering activity at Hawler Psychiatric Hospital on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

It was conducted under the direct supervision of Dr. Hawkar Qasim Birdawod, Head of the Business Administration Department, and Assistant Lecturer Hevi Muhammad Qader. They were warmly welcomed by the administrative staff of the hospital. Responding to the patients’ requests and with the help of a hospital employee Mr. Farman Nasih Ahmad, sandwiches were prepared and distributed to the patients.

After the visit, the students and the lecturer had the opportunity to tour the hospital. They spoke with the hospital’s administrative staff and healthcare team to understand the patient’s conditions and then engaged in pleasant and supportive conversations with the patients.

It is noteworthy that this charitable initiative is not the first one organized by the Business Administration Department, as similar activities were conducted in previous years.

Volunteers

#	Name	Duration	Credits
1	Hevi Mohammed Qader	2	85
2	Cihan University – Erbil	2	85
3	Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod	20	85

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