Media Student Highlights Volunteer Role in Rangalla Campaign to Beautify Erbil

On Monday, October 20, 2025, Najwa Baqi Rashid, a second-year student in the Media Department at Cihan University–Erbil, participated in the program Good Morning Kurdistan on the Kurdistan TV satellite channel to discuss the role of volunteers in the Rangalla campaign, which is dedicated to beautifying the city of Erbil.

In the program, Najwa Baqi shared her experience in beautifying Erbil, stating that the campaign’s activities began with cleaning and painting walls on 150-meter and 120-meter streets in the city. She explained that the campaign primarily targets places that need cleaning and painting, such as under bridges, schools, and public spaces.

Najwa also mentioned that she has been working with this organization for eight months and has tried to participate in their activities as much as possible. Speaking about her work, she said, “When we paint and clean the walls, and when we draw the Kurdistan flag and know that foreigners also see this work, a beautiful feeling is created within me. It is a source of pride for me.”

The Rangalla campaign is organized by the Maple Tree Organization and supervised by the Erbil Municipality Presidency. Its goal is to transform walls from inappropriate and disorganized writings into canvases that convey messages of peace, unity, and the protection of culture and national identity.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Ahmed Jamal Hama Karim Ahmed Jamal Hama Karim 1 80
2 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 2 80

A group of students from the Department of Anesthesia Technologies at Cihan University–Erbil conducted a scientific visit to Erbil West Emergency Hospital (Rojawa), where they participated in intensive hands-on activities.

The visit, which took place on Thursday, October 30, 2026, under the supervision of Dr. Mohammed Amin Sarmad Qasim, involved the participation of third-year students: Yusuf Muhannad Anwar, Pirzha Kaifi, and Alaa Hussein. The visit began with a comprehensive field tour of several vital and sensitive units within the hospital. These included the Triage and Reception Hall, the Red Zone (Emergency and Trauma Hall) designated for critically ill patients, the Yellow Zone (Follow-up and Monitoring Hall) for moderate cases, and the Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where patients with critical conditions are placed under close observation. During the tour, the students closely observed the patient admission process, rapid case assessments, and the decision-making mechanisms involved in initiating treatment. This experience significantly enhanced their understanding of how to manage complex and urgent medical cases in an emergency setting.

The students were later introduced to the latest medical devices and their operating mechanisms in detail. These included the DC shock device for regulating heart rhythms, the ultrasound device for imaging internal organs, the ventilator for assisting breathing, the blood pressure monitor for measuring blood pressure, and the pulse oximeter for measuring blood oxygen levels. Furthermore, they received detailed practical training on locating veins and correctly inserting intravenous cannulas, as well as preparing and administering medications to patients.

Another crucial aspect of the training involved learning how to scientifically and accurately take a patient’s medical history, which is essential for making accurate diagnoses and developing appropriate treatment plans. This practical training enabled the students to apply their theoretical knowledge of medical devices and procedures in a real-world hospital environment.

On Saturday, 2 April 2026, the Business Administration Department at Cihan University–Erbil conducted a field campaign to remove harmful waste from the surroundings of the Sheikh Turab area. This activity was supervised by Assistant Professor Dr. Hawkar Qasim Pirdawood, Head of the Department of Business Administration, A group of active students from different academic stages in the department also participated.
At the beginning of the campaign, the organizers distributed necessary materials such as gloves, garbage bags, and protective equipment to the students. The students then began cleaning the tourist area with great enthusiasm. Although the area receives many visitors each year, it has been affected by environmental pollution caused by tourist waste. Within a short time, the students cleaned a wide area and removed plastic and other harmful waste.
At the end of the campaign, both teachers and students emphasized the importance of continuing such initiatives. They highlighted that these activities not only help protect the environment of Kurdistan but also strengthen teamwork and promote a sense of civic responsibility among the younger generation.

Within the framework of volunteer work for the Zakat Al-Ilm foundation at Cihan University Sulaimaniyah ,May 1, 2026, The “Towards Excellence” (Baraw Balla Bun) event, organized by Rozh Institute and primarily sponsored by Cihan University-Sulaimaniya, was held with the attendance of over 2,000 students. During the event, Asst. Lect. Lehat Yousif, Director of Admissions and Registration at Cihan University-Sulaimaniya, provided detailed information about the university to the attendees. Following this, the admissions and registration staff distributed gifts and brochures to the students participating in the event.