Computer Science Department Students from Cihan University – Erbil Organized a Visit to Awat Institute for Special Needs Children

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November 25, 2025
Civic and Social Responsibility Initiatives, Community Engagement and Collaboration, Health Awareness and Community Empowerment
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As part of promoting corporate social responsibility, the Computer Science Department at Cihan University-Erbil organized a visit to Awat Institute for Special Needs Children on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. The visit was held by second-stage students from the department mentioned earlier under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Sarah Jamal Hussein.

It included distributing gifts to the children and organizing a special celebration to bring joy and happiness, leaving a positive impact on both the children and the participants. The department staff and students were warmly received by Mr. Abdul Wahab Jameel and Ms. Gulsaran Jamal, the institute’s director and supervisor, respectively.

The institute praised the students’ efforts and their active roles in fostering communication with the children and supporting them psychologically and socially, emphasizing the importance of volunteer work in serving the community.

The intuitive part of the series of activities organized by Cihan University – Erbil is aimed at instilling humanitarian values and enhancing the role of students in supporting society, reflecting the university’s commitment to its educational and social missions.

Volunteers

#	Image	Name	Duration	Credits
1		Sara Jamal Hussein	3	80
2		Cihan University – Erbil	3	80

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