Students from the Department of Law Visited Erbil Orphanage to Provide Aid and Gifts

As part of a humanitarian initiative that embodies the spirit of giving and social responsibility among students, students from the Department of Law at Cihan University-Erbil, under the supervision of Professor Dr. Hisham Hashem Mikael, visited the Erbil orphanage to provide essential aid and gifts to orphaned children.

The orphanage director, Mr. Sherwan Abdul Rahman Hussein, welcomed the students and expressed his heartfelt thanks and gratitude for this initiative, which brings joy to the children’s hearts and fosters social solidarity.

During the visit, the students distributed aid and gifts to the children, in addition to spending quality time with them through recreational activities aimed at improving their psychological and social well-being. The students emphasized the importance of supporting this vulnerable group and creating a conducive environment for their growth and development.

Professor Dr. Hisham highlighted that this visit is part of the community service activities organized by the Department of Law at Cihan University, aimed at encouraging students to actively contribute to community service.

At the end of the visit, the children expressed their immense happiness with the initiative and hoped for more events like this to be held that bring hope and joy to their lives.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 3 85
2 Hesham Hashm Mikayil Hesham Hashm Mikayil 3 85

As part of the ongoing activities of the Technology and Artificial Intelligence Course and within the framework of volunteer services provided by the “Zakāt al-Ilm” Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, Mr. Bilal Hikmat Rasheed presented a lecture on August 9, 2026. The session focused on the importance of technology and artificial intelligence and their impact on various fields of work, aiming to develop and enhance the skills of the participants, who are staff members of the Khani Cultural and Media Center.

In line with the continuous directives of the University President (Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdul-Muhsin Asaad) to emphasize awareness and development programs for all segments of society, and as part of the ongoing activities of the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, a special seminar titled “First Aid” was presented on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

The seminar was conducted by Mr. Bassam Shawkat and Mr. Karzan Ismail, lab instructors in the medical laboratories at the university, for the participants of the 5th Pedagogical Course. The session covered in detail the core principles of first aid, urgent procedures for saving patient lives, and effective protocols for managing emergency situations to protect community health.

Under the directives of Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmuhsen Asaad, President of Cihan University-Duhok, the Scientific Zakat Institution organized a special awareness seminar for student transport drivers. The main objective of this seminar was to enhance the drivers’ ability to cope with psychological stress during work and control emotional outbursts (anger).

During the seminar, several key topics were emphasized, including:

– Proper methods for interacting with students’ behaviors and psychology.

– Self-control techniques during traffic congestion, alongside mental preparedness for dealing with unexpected problems