Department of Biomedical Sciences Students Organize a Charitable Visit to Al-Rajaa Elderly Care Home

In an effort to foster social responsibility and instill humanitarian values among students, the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cihan University-Erbil organized a charitable initiative on Monday, September 22, 2025. The activity involved a visit to the Al-Rajaa Elderly Care Home in Erbil.

The students were warmly received by Ms. Khalida Bolus Toma, the supervisor and director of the facility. In her remarks, Ms. Khalida praised the students’ proactive engagement and expressed her sincere appreciation for their philanthropic spirit.

During the visit, the students interacted positively with the elderly residents, sharing conversations and spending quality time together. Their presence had a noticeable positive impact on the residents’ psychological well-being.

As part of the initiative, the students also provided both moral and material support to the care home. They presented the residents with a variety of essential items, including foodstuffs, personal care products, and health supplies, which contributed meaningfully to meeting the residents’ daily needs.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Ali Mohammed Hussein Mohammed Raouf Ali Mohammed Hussein Mohammed Raouf 3 85
2 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 3 85

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