Ceremony for the conclusion of the course on methods and techniques of teaching the English language in the district of Aqrah.

On 7/8/2025, the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation – Gihān University-Duhok, in collaboration with the California Language Institute, concluded a free training course for teaching English in the Aqrah district, with the participation of 45 young men and women, following a week of initiation that began on 3/8/2025.

This initiative came on the recommendation of Mr. (Professor Dr. Zirfan Abdul Mohsen Assad), President of Gihān University-Duhok, as part of enhancing volunteer work and community service, and in support of developing awareness and general culture among the youth.

The course was supervised by Mr. (Assistant Instructor Muhammad Faisal) from the Department of General Education, and Mr. (Muhammad Hussein) Director of the California Institute, where the course included daily lessons that combined theoretical and practical aspects, contributing to building the language skills of the participants.

At the conclusion of the course, participants expressed their gratitude and satisfaction with the course content, hoping it would be an important step in supporting their educational, professional, and community journey.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Mohammad Faisal Habib Mohammad Faisal Habib 7 90
2 Hejar Ali Fattah Hejar Ali Fattah 1 80

On Saturday, 2 April 2026, the Business Administration Department at Cihan University–Erbil conducted a field campaign to remove harmful waste from the surroundings of the Sheikh Turab area. This activity was supervised by Assistant Professor Dr. Hawkar Qasim Pirdawood, Head of the Department of Business Administration, A group of active students from different academic stages in the department also participated.
At the beginning of the campaign, the organizers distributed necessary materials such as gloves, garbage bags, and protective equipment to the students. The students then began cleaning the tourist area with great enthusiasm. Although the area receives many visitors each year, it has been affected by environmental pollution caused by tourist waste. Within a short time, the students cleaned a wide area and removed plastic and other harmful waste.
At the end of the campaign, both teachers and students emphasized the importance of continuing such initiatives. They highlighted that these activities not only help protect the environment of Kurdistan but also strengthen teamwork and promote a sense of civic responsibility among the younger generation.

Within the framework of volunteer work for the Zakat Al-Ilm foundation at Cihan University Sulaimaniyah ,May 1, 2026, The “Towards Excellence” (Baraw Balla Bun) event, organized by Rozh Institute and primarily sponsored by Cihan University-Sulaimaniya, was held with the attendance of over 2,000 students. During the event, Asst. Lect. Lehat Yousif, Director of Admissions and Registration at Cihan University-Sulaimaniya, provided detailed information about the university to the attendees. Following this, the admissions and registration staff distributed gifts and brochures to the students participating in the event.

Within the framework of volunteer work for the Zakat Al-Ilm foundation at Cihan University Sulaimaniyah ،On February 25, 2026, Prof. Dr. Karim Sharif Qarachatani, Director of the Psychological and Social Counseling Center at Cihan University – Sulaimaniya, delivered an educational seminar for the students of (Layla Zana Basic School for Girls). The seminar focused on effective study methods, exam preparation, and techniques for overcoming exam-related fear and anxiety.