2. Bardarash District
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Bardarash is located 70 km North of Erbil, the Capital of Iraqi Kurdistan
Region. The population consists mainly of Sunni Muslim Kurds as well as
some Christians and Yazidis.
3. BardaRash District
• The name of Bardarash city means “black stone”.
• Under the Ottoman Empire, Bardarash was recognized first as a district (Nahiya)
in 1879. In 2006 Bardarash became a district of Dohuk province within the
semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), governed by the Kurdistan
Regional Government (KRG). The KRG has it’s own parliament and security
forces, but uses the Iraqi dinar and is represented in the Iraqi Parliament.
• It was also known as ‘Ashair Al Sab’aa, which it means the "Seven Tribes" in
English, because there are seven major tribes of the Gorani people living in
Bardarash.
• Bardarash District is located between two rivers which they are Upper- Zab/ Zey
Badinan and Xazir. These rivers flow into the nearby Tigris river.
• The land is used largely for agriculture: grazing, wheat growing and other crops.
It is very hot (up to 50 C) and very dry in the summer and, lush and green in late
winter and early spring.
• Bardarash consists of 7 villages that are linked to Bardarash center and three
sub-districts, which are Daratu (29 villages), Roviya (49 villages), Kalak (29
villages) . The population of Bardarash District now is more than 135,000
people. Slide 3
5. Slide 5
Community Affairs – Management system
Local
Bardarash
Authorities
Internal
(Afren)
MNR & KRG
Community
& NGOs
Engagement
6. Engagement - NGOs , Syrian refugee camp
Slide 6
Certificate of appreciation to Afren for donating 10 sea containers to the Syrian refugee camp
in Gawylan, this area falls under the district of Bardarash, The refugee camp director was
very grateful as the containers will allow for shelter & storages for the growing numbers of
refugees in the area.
7. Engagement - Woman Union , Education
Slide 7
Certificate of appreciation from
BR Education Director to Afren
for supporting Education system.
A gift from the Head of Women
Union to Afren CSR for supporting
their union in Bardarash
12. Engagement - Local Authorities
Slide 12
During Crop & Land compensation process Afren CSR
with Government committee & landowners.
Seismic crop damageLand Survey Crop payment process
13. Engagement - Local Authorities
Slide 13
Paying Crop & Land compensation to Land
owners by Afren CSR & Government committee
14. Engagement - Local Authorities
Slide 14
Afren CSR, HSE, Operation Manager
meeting with the Mayor of BR, Health
Dept. and BR Security
Commanders
Afren General Manager & Security
Manager with BR Fire Dept.
15. Engagement - MNR & KRG level
Slide 15
David Kennedy with Safeen
Dizayee the KRG President
Spokesman at the KRG job fair
CSR team with the MNR Chairman
Mr. Saad Sadollah
16. Engagement - Afren Staff
Slide 16
CSR on-going coordination with
other departments (C&P, Finance)
in all projects
Afren CSR, External Relation Manager
and Office Assist Manager meeting
with the former first lady of Iraq, Mrs.
Nasrin Barwari.
17. CSR Project – Soccer Pitch
Slide 17
Soccer pitch located in Bardarash at an excellent central
location of the city that brought a positive impact on the
youth of BR.
18. CSR Project – Soccer Pitch
Slide 18
Government head of committee
Engineer inspecting work progress
Project completed
19. CSR Project – Afren Education Hall
Slide 19
Before After
This hall is getting used for BR formal ceremonies,
Student exams & for community celebrations.
20. CSR Project – Afren Education Hall
Slide 20
Music Band Seminar
21. CSR Project - Doctors Accommodation
Slide 21
Before After
10 new doctors were transferred to work at Bardarash hospital
and allocated with subsidized housing in poor condition. Afren
refurbished and furnished the accommodations.
22. CSR Project - Doctors Accommodation
Slide 22
This project was low cost and completed in short time duration.
It made an instant impact in improving the quality of living
conditions for the doctors who serve the community.
Before & After
23. CSR Project – Bardarash Women Unions
Slide 23
There are two women union centers run by volunteers. These centers provide
the following services to the women of Bardarash: sewing classes, driving
lessons, computer, language classes and education seminars
24. CSR Project – Bardarash Woman's Union
Slide 24
Women Union opening
ceremony
Afren purchased IT Equipment,
sewing machines, furniture and
renovated the building.
25. CSR Project - Construction of medical and emergency unit
Slide 25
Background: there was no Emergency Hospital to treat patients in the
case of emergency, patients are normally getting transferred to hospitals
in Dohuk or Erbil, putting increased risks to patients health & life.
Before Ongoing
26. CSR Project - Construction of medical and emergency unit
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Impact: This will have a life saving impact to the community as patients
in emergency cases can be treated and stabilised at Bardarash before
being transferred to other central hospitals in Dohuk or Erbil, hence
increasing the chances of survival.
27. CSR Project - Afren park
Slide 27
The oldest park in the district, dating back to the 1970’s, had been neglected over
the years. The park is at the centre of Bardarash with easy public access and it can
be used daily by the community. This was the high priority project requested by
the Bardarash Mayor, municipality office and the local community.
Before After
28. CSR Project - Afren park
Slide 28
Impact: the park is used by majority of local community from surrounding
villages and central Bardarash. By introducing children play area, picnic
tables, snack area and refurbishing washrooms, most families are enjoying
using the park.
29. CSR Project - Newroz (Kurdish new year)
Slide 29
Supplied and installed the Newroz flame. Newroz is celebrated in
Bardarash every year on a hilltop above the city where locals
gather to observe Kurdish new year. It gives the residents of
Bardarash a new year celebration to remember year after year.
30. CSR Project – Water Wells
Slide 30
Drilled three water wells: One well in central Bardarash located
near the local park, which provides park irrigation and
community water supply. Wells at Zimzmuk village and Kheleki
village addressed critical water shortages.
Bardarash city Zimzmuk VillageKheleki Village
31. CSR Project – Top Student recognition awards
Slide 31
This ceremony will be a repeated every year to award high
grade/achieving Bardarash students with gifts to recognize their
academic achievements & encourage future students. These awards
highlight the importance of education in the region.
32. CSR Project - Bardarash community Centre
Slide 32
Afren supplied the community center with furniture & indoor
sporting equipment such as ping pong table, pool table and musical
instruments. Now the recreational life of Bardarash people has
been improved with all the entertainment projects provided by
33. CSR Project - Bardarash community Centre
Slide 33
David Kennedy playing pool with the Mayor
Too bad the Mayor won the competition!
Local Leaders with Afren
34. Slide 34
Project Selection & Planning
Gap
Analysis
• Gather information from local
authorities – Mayor’s office
Internal
Review
(Afren)
• Share information & ideas
internally with management.
Seek approval
Review with
Government
• Share information & ideas
with MNR CSR department
Community Affairs – Management system
Start Project
35. Slide 35
Community Challenge 1 – Local contractors
Community Affairs – Management system
Problem: Local companies are finding it difficult to compete for
projects. i.e. small value projects such as water hauling, supplying fuel,
catering etc..
Solution: Set up tendering workshops to assist in pre-qualification &
expectations
Result: Local company is given a chance to compete and therefore
they do not feel that they have been left out
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Community Challenge 2 – Local employment
Community Affairs – Management system
Problem: Local villagers getting frustrated because they are not being
offered employment. (Mostly unskilled work: cleaning, catering,
maintenance, etc..
Solution: Set up a database with the assistance of the Mayor’s office
and village elders, listing people with their contact details looking for
employment.
Result: Afren CSR has an up to date list of villagers looking for work,
which is distributed to our operations and contractors.
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Challenges within Afren
Community Affairs – Management system
Challenge: Applying corporate processes and procedures to local
contractors. The biggest challenge CSR has is getting local companies
to follow and meet requirements such as complying with technical &
EHS standards.
Solution: Simplify the process. Give the local companies an
opportunity to perform on a trial period and give them adequate
training so they can perform the job.
Outcome: More local companies will be educated to follow procedures
and meet required Afren standards, therefore leading to better
community relations.
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Community Affairs – Management system
Sustainability
Example: Bardarash Park Renovation Project
• Park is in constant use by local community in a central location
• Managed by Municipality Directorate of Bardarash
• Positive environmental impact - tree & flower plantings
• Creates jobs for locals
• Multiple usage, i.e. picnics, sports and children's play area
• Park is upgradable - Afren plan to expand on project for many
years to come
39. Slide 39
Community Affairs – Management system
Many government projects in Kurdistan are non-sustainable
• Authorities do not follow up on projects
• No long term planning , training or procedures in place
• Lack of project management mostly due to limited experience
40. Slide 40
Community Affairs – Management system
Project handover process
Completed
project by
Afren
Committee
inspection
& approval
Project
handover
to local
authorities
Afren CSR to
follow up on
future
requirements
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Community Projects Summery 2013 Completion Date
Water wells: Zimzimuk, Kheleki and Central Bardarash Feb 2013
Purchase and installation of Nawroz torch March 2013
Furnish and equip Bardarash education hall March 2013
Furnish and decorate subsidized doctor’s housing April 2013
Renovation of existing soccer field, Bardarash April 2013
IT and Office equipment for BR Agriculture and land office April 2013
Top Student Recognition Ceremony (2nd year running) Aug 2013
Bardarash City Park Restoration Oct 2013
Construct a new M&E wing at Bardarash central hospital On-going
Community Affairs – Management system
42. Community Affairs – Management system
Slide 42
Hishyar Bamerni Reza Khaleghi
CSR Officer External Relation & CSR Manager
