Community Development Initiative: “Towards a Happy Family” Training Course Launched in Amedi

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September 17, 2025
Community Engagement and Collaboration, Health Awareness and Community Empowerment
Credit: 100

In line with the recommendations of the President of Cihan University – Duhok, Prof. Dr. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmuhsen Asaad, emphasizing the importance of the university’s role in community service and individual capacity development, the Scientific Zakat Foundation – Duhok Branch launched a training course titled “Towards a Happy Family” on July 28, 2025. This initiative falls within the Foundation’s social activities aimed at promoting family stability and enhancing psychological and social awareness.

The course witnessed the participation of more than 50 men and women from the Amedi District in Duhok Governorate, in coordination with the Kurdistan Women’s Union – Amedi Center. It is being led by Mr. Riyadh Farzou Mahmood, from the Department of General Education – Psychology Branch.

The course will continue for three consecutive days and includes interactive sessions and training lectures designed to equip participants with essential skills for building balanced family relationships and strengthening psychological and social support within the household.

At the end of the course, participation certificates will be awarded to all attendees in recognition of their commitment and engagement — a step toward building a more aware and cohesive society.

Volunteers

#	Image	Name	Duration	Credits
1		Hejar Ali Fattah	1	85

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