
Zirak H. Abdo
Founder & Program Manager
Zirak, a public-school teacher with a degree in English, founded Panaga to serve displaced and
marginalized communities through education and humanitarian support. After working with EDGE
Institute, he established Panaga (“Haven”) with a vision for local salvation, prosperity, leadership and
long-term impact. He leads with heart, experience, and a deep commitment to quality education and
psychosocial support for vulnerable populations across Duhok in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.