Community-Focused Animal Welfare Initiative

On January 13th, the Architecture Department at Tishk International University launched a significant social community project in collaboration with KAPO (Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization). This initiative brings together university representatives and animal welfare experts to implement a humane and ethical approach to managing stray dogs around the university campus through a structured Catch-Neuter-Release (CNR) program.

Collaborative Partnership Agreement

The project commenced with a formal meeting and agreement signing between university representatives and KAPO leadership:

TIU Architecture Department Representatives:

  • Mrs. Shino Abdullah, Head of the Architecture Department

  • Mrs. Shaymaa Jalil, Project Supervisor

  • Ms. Rwanga Ameer, Member of the Social Community Project

  • Ms. Marwa Aram, Member of the Social Community Project

KAPO Representation:

  • Ms. Shahla Jalil, Deputy CEO of KAPO

The meeting, held at Tishk International University, resulted in a formal agreement contract establishing collaborative partnership for implementing the CNR program specifically tailored to the university environment.

Program Objectives and Ethical Framework

This initiative addresses multiple important community and ethical concerns through a structured, humane approach:

Dual-Purpose Benefits:

  • Ensuring safety for university students and staff from potential harm by stray dogs

  • Protecting animal welfare by preventing unnecessary killing of stray dogs

  • Implementing ethical solutions that balance human safety with animal rights

  • Creating sustainable management of campus animal populations

University’s Ethical and Social Responsibility

The program reflects Tishk International University’s commitment to comprehensive social responsibility:

Institutional Values Demonstrated:

  • Academic platform extending concern beyond traditional educational boundaries

  • Proactive attention to the safety and wellbeing of students and staff

  • Ethical responsibility toward animals within the university environment

  • Community leadership in implementing humane problem-solving approaches

  • Educational integration of social responsibility into departmental activities

Program Implementation and Impact

The Catch-Neuter-Release program represents a scientifically supported, humane approach to animal population management that:

Program Components:

  • Humane capture of stray dogs in the university vicinity

  • Professional neutering/spaying procedures by veterinary experts

  • Safe release back to their territory with monitoring

  • Population control through ethical, non-lethal methods

  • Community education about humane animal interaction

This collaboration between the Architecture Department’s social community project and KAPO demonstrates how academic institutions can partner with specialized organizations to address complex community issues through ethical, scientifically sound approaches that benefit both human and animal populations.

Keywords: Stray Dog Management, CNR Program, Animal Welfare, Community Project, University Safety, Ethical Responsibility, KAPO Partnership, Architecture Department