Business Administration and Public Administration Students Provide Food Supplies to an Orphanage

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February 28, 2026
Community Engagement and Collaboration
Credit: 90

On Monday, 12 January 2026, students from the Department of Business Administration, in coordination with students from the Department of Public Administration, provided food supplies to an orphanage as part of their commitment to social responsibility and community service.

The activity was supervised by Assistant Lecturer Hevi Mohammed Qadir. Upon arrival, they were warmly received by Mr. Sherwan Abdulrahman Hussein, the manager of the orphanage.

During the visit, the manager provided the students with detailed information about the orphanage, which operates under the Directorate of Social Affairs. He explained that the orphanage accommodates children from one day old up to eighteen years of age. Sleeping facilities are provided, with two or three children sharing each room. The children receive three meals daily.

At the end of the activity, Mr. Sherwan Abdulrahman Hussein expressed his appreciation to the staff of both the Business Administration and Public Administration departments for their attention to vulnerable groups in society, including orphanages and homes for the elderly. In return, the supervising lecturer thanked the orphanage staff and confirmed that further support and assistance would be provided in the future.

Volunteers

#	Name	Duration	Credits
1	Hevi Mohammed Qader	3	90
2	Cihan University – Erbil	3	90
3	Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod	3	90

Community Engagement and Collaboration, Health Awareness and Community Empowerment

‏Within the “Zakat Al-Elm” program. Cihan University-Duhok Concludes First Aid Course for Peshmerga Forces

Within the “Zakat Al-Elm” program. Cihan University-Duhok Concludes First Aid Course for Peshmerga Forces

Under the directives of Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmohsen Asaad, President of Cihan University-Duhok, and as part of the commitment to community awareness and development across various societal groups within the framework of the university’s “Zakat Al-Elm” project, and in coordination with the Peshmerga Cultural Center, the closing ceremony of the specialized First Aid course was held on Monday, July 13, 2026.

The course was conducted for the Medical Field Unit (9th Division) of the Peshmerga forces and presented by Mr. Bassam Showkat, an international trainer and specialist in Anesthesia and Intensive Care.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, certificates of participation and appreciation were distributed to the successful participants, honoring their efforts and highlighting the importance of empowering the brave Peshmerga forces with essential field and emergency medical skills.

Community Engagement and Collaboration, Health Awareness and Community Empowerment

A Field Visit and Health Awareness Seminar for Students of the Pinus Institute at Cihan University-Duhok

On Thursday, July 23, 2026, as part of the diverse activities of the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, and based on the directives of the University President, Professor Dr. Zirvan Abdulmohsen Asaad, to prioritize this program and extend its benefits to various segments of society, the Cihan-Duhok Academy, in cooperation with the Pinus Institute of Languages, organized a scientific and awareness-raising trip for the institute’s students.

The main objectives of the visit were:

Field Visit to Medical Laboratories:

Introducing students to modern equipment and devices used for testing, and providing them with practical training in scientific and applied procedures.

Health Awareness Seminar:

A seminar presented by Mr. Bassam Shawkat, covering general and important topics related to public health.
Explaining and demonstrating methods of prevention and safety, and highlighting the importance of public health in daily life.

Teacher Training and Professional Development, Legal Education and Professional Development

Seminar on “Discipline and Accountability in the University Environment” at Cihan University-Duhok

Within the activities of the (Zakat Al-Ilm) foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, and in the presence of faculty members and staff, a seminar was delivered by Dr. (Dezhwar Ahmed), a lecturer in the Department of Law, titled “Discipline and Accountability in the University Environment” on June 24, 2026.

Key Points:

Defining academic and behavioral discipline and its importance within the campus.

Explaining the concept of accountability as a cornerstone for academic integrity and quality assurance.

Analysing university regulations and bylaws that define the rights and duties of faculty members