A Voluntary Activity Organized by the Department of Public Administration

On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the Public Administration Department at Cihan University-Erbil, under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Raz Azad Jalal, organized a voluntary activity at the Erbil Orphanage. Upon arrival, Assistant Lecturer Raz Azad and the students were warmly received by Mr. Sherwan Abdulrahman.

They prepared and served lunch to 70 children, creating a supportive and cheerful atmosphere. After lunch, the students interacted with the children, playing games and having conversations. They learned more about the orphanage’s daily operations and the children’s needs. This experience provided valuable insights into social welfare and the challenges of orphanage care.

At the end of the visit, Assistant Lecturer Raz Azad and the students expressed their gratitude to the orphanage for its hospitality and continued commitment to the children’s welfare. This initiative highlighted the importance of giving back to the community and supporting those in need.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 RAZ AZAD JALAL RAZ AZAD JALAL 2 85
2 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 2 85
3 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 2 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.