The Department of Business Administration: A Campaign for Underprivileged Families in Erbil

On Thursday, March 20, 2025, the Department of Business Administration at Cihan University-Erbil organized a campaign to support underprivileged families by distributing 25 food baskets. The beneficiaries included underprivileged families, cleaning workers, and street vendors.  Under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Hawkar Berdaud, Head of the Department of Business Administration.

Assistant Professor Dr. Qusay Hameed Al-Salami, along with a group of Business Administration students from various academic levels, participated in the campaign. They visited different areas and households to distribute the food baskets, receiving warm appreciation and gratitude from the families for their support.

It is worth noting that the Department of Business Administration has carried out several charitable initiatives over the past years, including Ramadan food basket distributions, as part of the university’s commitment to supporting the local community and promoting social solidarity.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Qusay Hameed Al-Salami Qusay Hameed Al-Salami 2 80
2 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 2 80

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