A Visit to SEKEM’s Carpentry Workshop / Part (2)
Conversation with the craftsmen Mohamed Saber and Ali Al-Sayed Ali Mohamed Saber is a graduate of the carpentry training at SEKEM and has been the head of the training program …
A Visit to SEKEM’s Carpentry Workshop / Part (1)
The carpentry production and training workshop in SEKEM has a rich history of contributing to building carpentry and furniture production for both internal expansion projects and external markets. Currently, this …
Throwback to COP28: “4 per 1000” Day 2023 – Helmy Abouleish, CEO Sekem Group
Watch our CEO, Mr. Helmy Abouleish, deliver an inspiring speech at the occasion of the UNFCCC COP 28 in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), the “4 per 1000 Initiative: Soils for …
SEKEM Group’s Impact Recognized in the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions Discussion Paper
We are delighted to announce our recognition in the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions Discussion Paper, titled “Business Action for Adaptation & Resilience Bridging gaps for businesses to deliver the …
Orion Magazine: SEKEM’s Journey of Consciousness
We were recently featured in Orion Magazine’s “The Journey of Consciousness” by Christopher Nye. The article explores SEKEM’s story, founded by Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish, and how it has blossomed into …
Cultivating the Future: Announcing the First African Biodynamic Conference in May 2024
As we embark on a new year, we are thrilled to celebrate a century of Agricultural Transformation through biodynamic agriculture. Together, we are dedicated to cultivating an African Biodynamic Movement. …
February highlights: Heliopolis University Addresses Advancing Sustainable Water Management during its latest Social Initiative Forum
In the heart of Egypt, Heliopolis University hosted its latest Social Initiative Forum. Drawing inspiration from the SEKEM Group’s dedication to ecological responsibility, the forum focused on a critical global …
February highlights: SEKEM Group Showcases Organic Power at Biofach 2024
We proudly participated in Biofach 2024, the world’s leading trade fair for organic food, held from February 13-16 in Nuremberg, Germany. This participation marks a pivotal moment for us as …
SEKEM Group’s Participation at COP28 UAE
We are delighted to have been present at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates from November 30 to December 12, alongside the Egyptian Biodynamic …
Economy of Love Project Enters the Third Phase
For over 40 years SEKEM has been working with small scale farmers in Egypt promoting regenerative agriculture methods. For the past few years SEKEM together with DEMETER Egypt (also known …
Greening the Desert Project: What’s New?
New exciting things are happening every day at our SEKEM Wahat farm. In this article we collected just several highlights of the projects that are going on there at the …
Space of Culture: It’s All about Music
The first cold months of the year Space of Culture warmed us up with a variety of music genres, from classical compositions to traditional Arabic rhythms. Austrian Cultural Forum once …
Together for a Forest in the Desert
Greening the Desert is not an empty advertising slogan in SEKEM-Wahat, located over 350 km southwest of Cairo, but a daily lived reality. The local community works in the scorching …
Cotton Has Its Own Day Now
Since 2019 World Cotton Day is celebrated on the 7th of October for its importance economically and socially. The world uses more cotton than any other fiber and all parts …
People in SEKEM: Mohamed Abdel-Halim
A delicious cup of coffee If you ever come to SEKEM and want to have a cup of coffee, head straight to Mohamed Abdel-Halim. Mohamed, known as Hamouda by everyone, …
Organic Agriculture Under Saline Conditions
The Egyptian biodynamic association (EBDA) is the largest organic and biodynamic farmers association in Egypt. Currently, the EBDA is running a research trial which addresses solutions for saline agricultural soils. …
People in SEKEM: Ahmed Shaker
More than 3 years ago, a hardworking treasury accountant, Ahmed Shaker, was searching the term “organic“ and associated places in Egypt. He came across SEKEM and not only learned about …
Clean Water for the 13 Villages
“The overriding aim of the 13 Villages project is to strive for a life of dignity for all people living in the area around SEKEM,” says Anas Saad who is …
SEKEM becomes first “Economy of Love” certified Company
After substantial effort and preparation, SEKEM becomes the first Economy of Love certified company. Economy of Love (EoL) is a certification for products that are sustainable, ethical and transparent throughout …
Webinar on Regreening the Desert
Heliopolis University, ICARDA (International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas) and IWMI (International Water Management Institute) are organizing a webinar on the occasion of the World Day to Combat …