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* On 28-30 August 2008, in co-operation with Kurdistan Save the Children (KSC) and with the assistance of Dr. Aso Faiq and Dr. Kamaran Muhammed Karadakhi from the Catheterization Dept. of Sulaimaniya Cardiac Hospital, Dr. Zuher Nasiry performed catheterization for 19 children with congenital heart disease. The expense of the surgeries was provided by Sulaimaniya Genral Health Directorat.
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On August 28, 2008, in a graduation ceremony, KSC Mobile Training Team awarded training certificates to 16 school teachers in Hawler, who work with children having special needs. The teachers participated in a five-day training course in Teaching Children with Speech / Hearing Disabilities that focused on methods used in correcting articulation and speech / hearing disorders in children. Designed and delivered by Ms. Lana Dawdi, lecturer at the College of the Human Sciences, University of Sulaimany, the course was organized and conducted by KSC Sulaimany Training Sector in close cooperation with the Directorate of Special Education of the Ministry of Education of the Kurdistan Regional Government in Hewler, Iraq. Ms. Shler Muheddin Saleh, Educational Expert in Directorate of Special Education, and Mr. Abdulkadir A. Hamasur, KSC Programme Manager in Hawler, took part in the graduation ceremony.
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On August 21, 2008, in a graduation ceremony, KSC awarded training certificates to 26 primary and intermediate school teachers who participated in a four-week training course in Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance that focused on learning how to assist teenagers in coping with their problems. Designed and delivered by Ms. Lana Dawdi, lecturer at the College of the Human Sciences, University of Sulaimany, the course was organized and conducted by KSC Training Sector in close cooperation with the Sulaimany Department of Primary and Secondary Education. Mr. Hussein Sheikh Mustafa, General Director of Education Department of Sulaimany Province, Ms. Hataw Mohammed Said, his Deputy, Mr. Kamal Nuri Gharib, Director of the city Sulaimany Education Department, Mr Simko Hama Jafar Faraj, Director of the Institute of Training and Educational Development, and Mr Mohammed Hamasalih Tofiq, KSC Programme Manager, took part in the graduation ceremony.
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On July 15 2008, a representative of the Permam Company opened a sauna and fitness hall in the Sulaimaniya Youth Activity Center. The project was funded by Permam Company at a cost of $320,000.
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On 9 July 2008, a mobile medical team from the Health Sector of Kurdistan Save the Children started a campaign to offer free check-ups and treatment for children from the villages surrounding Sulaimaniya, Erbil and Kirkuk.
On the first day, the team examined 100 children in Jafayati valley . A number of these children immediately received further medical treatment from the KSC doctor. These free clinics continue in various locations on a regular basis.
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On 6-10 July 2008, the American Voices Group held music and dance activities for children and youths from KSC’s Kaziwa and Youth Activity Centres. The aim of the activities is to create links between the Kurdish and American people, introduce American culture to the children and youths in Kurdistan and encourage them to learn American music and dance.
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* On 1 July 2008, the Erbil Office of Kurdistan Save the Children (KSC) opened a training course for children from Lana Centre in Erbil's downtown. Lana Center belongs to Directorate of Child Protection / Directorate General of Social Care and Development. For two months, the participants take computer, music, drawing, sports and handicraft lessons in a nearby school. The aim of the course is to increase their abilities and fill their summer holiday with useful activities that will keep them off of the streets.
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** In June 2008, the Erbil Office of Kurdistan Save the Children (KSC) supported 52 poor families in Erbil through giving them a total of US$4,017 (4,860,000 Dinars) for food and other essentials. The aim of the project was to reduce the need of these children to work on the streets and to reintegrate them back into school.
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On International Music Day (21 June), the Youth Activity Centres of Sulaimaniya, Darbandikhan, Khanaqeen, Kalar, Koya and Rania, the Kaziwa Centres of Sara and Sarshaqam, the Sulaimaniya Children’s Music Band and the Sulaimaniya Children’s Drum Group held various music activities in parks and various public venues in Sulaimaniya and other towns. The activities gathered and entertained many youths and children.
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Throughout early June 2008, the Bazyan, Chwarta, Sara and Sarshaqam Kaziwa Centers held various activities on the occasion of the International Children’s Day. A huge number of children attended the activities and had a wonderful time.
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