SEKEM Development Foundation (SDF) as partner of the STAND Up! project is inviting young entrepreneurs in the clothing and fashion industry who want to transform their ideas or start-ups into …
Scientific Research Ibrahim Abouleish emphasized that at present, scientific research is considered the biggest challenge. A scientific mindset, that is not limited to theoretical understanding is a necessity to everyone …
INTECMED Project The goal of INTECMED, a project co-funded by the EU, is the development of incubators for innovation and technological transfer in the Mediterranean region. The project aims at …
Through contemplation and meditation, one can observe how the most trivial and routine actions could be a source of life renewal. This can be witnessed in the cycle of leaves …
Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development recently hosted the demo and matchmaking event “Pitch n Match – InnoEgypt and MedUp”. The event celebrated the achievements of 42 startups who pitched their …
“Organic agriculture on SEKEM Wahat Farm is a challenge that brings me happiness and hope!” El-Shahat Sahri is a self-made 47 year old farmer. He is a dedicated man who …
“SEKEM Bedaya – Marilou Fund” supports the residents of the 13 villages around SEKEM to start their own business in order to enhance their economic and social conditions, while establishing …
Bringing Knowledge into Action Gaining knowledge is an admirable quest, but channeling this knowledge to fruitful actions is a much greater responsibility. When you learn the medicinal benefits of herbs, …
SEKEM is very happy to celebrate its 43rd anniversary with a beautiful ceremony after the cancellation of the spring festival due to COVID-19 restrictions. For the safety of the community, …
SEKEM provides its employees and workers with an exciting and ambitious work environment. The Sunday meeting, the morning and weekly circle, the Space of Culture, and the Core Program are …
“We should always be open to admitting mistakes and confessing that we are smarter today than we were yesterday,” says Amr while driving his jeep across the fields of the …
Vibes of joy filled the SEKEM Farm on the 15th of October as that day marked the celebration of returning to school. The teachers prepared many performances to welcome their …
The source of potential unfolding “The first step to unfolding one’s own potential is to seek knowledge. Then the consciousness level is increased. And when the highest levels of consciousness …
The Core Program team from SEKEM School and Heliopolis University performed a Eurythmic play of the folkloric tale of “Gamil w Gamila” on the SEKEM desert farm in Wahat. The …
In 2057 we envision Egypt to be climate neutral! One step towards this goal is done by becoming a partner of Ecosia. Ecosia is an ecological search engine that was …
Fatma’s constant smile is the first thing you will notice about her – and you will immediately be taken by it just like everybody else around her. Abundant friendliness is …
In 2019, SEKEM Development Foundation (SDF) reinitiated SEKEM’s old project for the development of the surrounding 13 villages in Belbeis. With the support of Heliopolis University staff and students, the …
The so-called “Sunday meeting” is one of SEKEM’s traditions that was initiated by its founder Ibrahim Abouleish, and now continued by his son and SEKEM’s CEO Helmy Abouleish. Every week, …
As obvious as it is that chemical pesticide and fertilizer are harmful for health and the environment, it is also clear that the alternative which is mainly manual labor is …
El-Hassan Salah has very well earned his position at SEKEM’s company NatureTex – with his devotion to work and eagerness to learn. The 30 year old Purchasing Supervisor managed from …
