Department of Accounting Organized a Visit to the Erbil Boys’ Orphanage

On November 8, 2024, the Department of Accounting at Cihan University-Erbil organized a visit to the Erbil Boys’ Orphanage involving a group of fourth-stage students under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Ms. Raz Azad Jalal. The objective of the visit was to help 40 orphaned children aged 4 to 18.

Upon arrival, Assistant Lecturer Ms. Raz and the students were warmly welcomed by Mr. Sherwan Abdurrahman, the orphanage manager. He introduced each orphaned child individually and explained the facilities and services available to support them. The students were informed about the children’s daily routines, challenges faced by the children, ways to make them happier, and a list of essential needs for their well-being.

Students later distributed various items to the children, such as clothes, kitchen supplies, cloth drying stands, and lighting essentials.

The visit concluded with a thank-you note from Assistant Lecturer Ms. Raz to Mr. Sherwan for his invaluable support and insights given throughout the visit.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 RAZ AZAD JALAL RAZ AZAD JALAL 2 80
2 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 2 80

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.

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:

  1. 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.
  1. 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.

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