The Department of Public Administration at Cihan University- Erbil Organizes Visit to Erbil Orphanage

On February 10, 2025, the Public Administration Department at Cihan University-Erbil, under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Dr. Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod and coordinated by Assistant Lecturer Raz Azad Jalal, organized a heartwarming visit to the Erbil Orphanage. This initiative saw the active participation of fourth-year students from the department, who contributed to the success of the event.

During the visit, the delegation delivered essential items to the orphanage, including clothing, toiletries, and other daily necessities such as toothbrushes. These thoughtful donations were a reflection of the department’s commitment to the well-being and care of vulnerable children in the community.

The orphanage administration extended a warm welcome to the visitors, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and compassion in making a positive impact. The visit provided the students with a unique opportunity to interact with the children, gaining valuable insights into the challenges faced by those living in orphanages.

This outreach initiative underscores the Public Administration Department’s strong dedication to social responsibility. It also serves as an important reminder of the department’s ongoing efforts to nurture a sense of civic duty among its students. By encouraging participation in charitable activities like this, the department aims to inspire students to take an active role in improving the lives of others and fostering a compassionate society.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 RAZ AZAD JALAL RAZ AZAD JALAL 2 85
2 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 2 85
3 Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod 6 85

On, June 27, 2026, in an academic ceremony attended by the Head of the Department and all faculty members, the “Scientific Zakat” training course titled “Foundation of Microbiology” was successfully concluded. The course was organized and delivered by the faculty members, Asst. Lect. Hozan Qasim and Asst. Lect. Sherwan Hussein.

During the ceremony, certificates of participation were presented to the attendees. Furthermore, the department’s presidency commended the instructors and wished the participants continued success in their educational journey and the development of their practical and hands-on skills.

As part of the ongoing activities of the Technology and Artificial Intelligence Course and within the framework of volunteer services provided by the “Zakāt al-Ilm” Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, Mr. Bilal Hikmat Rasheed presented a lecture on August 9, 2026. The session focused on the importance of technology and artificial intelligence and their impact on various fields of work, aiming to develop and enhance the skills of the participants, who are staff members of the Khani Cultural and Media Center.

In line with the continuous directives of the University President (Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdul-Muhsin Asaad) to emphasize awareness and development programs for all segments of society, and as part of the ongoing activities of the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, a special seminar titled “First Aid” was presented on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

The seminar was conducted by Mr. Bassam Shawkat and Mr. Karzan Ismail, lab instructors in the medical laboratories at the university, for the participants of the 5th Pedagogical Course. The session covered in detail the core principles of first aid, urgent procedures for saving patient lives, and effective protocols for managing emergency situations to protect community health.