Scouts on a Visit at SEKEM
The diverse activity fields of the SEKEM Initiative and the beautiful nature of the SEKEM Farm attract many people from all over Egypt. Among the most loyal visitors are youth …
Intercultural Dialogue for Sustainable Development
Throughout history, Egypt has always been a cultural hub, due to its geographic position, diverse nature, moderate climate and historical wealth. Major Egyptian cities such as Cairo and Alexandria were …
Great Sportsmanship at SEKEM
Every year, SEKEM organizes a soccer tournament; this year and for the first time, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development (HU) followed SEKEM’s lead and made its own sports tournament. The …
SEKEM Demeter in New Markets
“SEKEM Demeter” is a revised brand of SEKEM for Demeter-certified tea and foodstuff that is stepping into new markets. After the new product line was introduced to the german market …
People in SEKEM: Thoraya Raafat Seada
Thoraya is the perfect example of willpower and strength of an Egyptian women. In a society that seems at first glance dominated by men, Thoraya is the best reminder of …
100 Years for Waldorf Schools – 30 Years for SEKEM’s School
“Development means to lift from one consciousness to the next, to develop ourselves, the earth, and the community,” says Ibrahim Abouleish, founder of SEKEM’s Initiative in the film “Waldorf 100” …
It’s Getting Greener and Greener: Update on “Greening the Desert Campaign”
All the efforts that have been put in our project to green 63 hectares of desert land show first results. A few weeks after we started planting the first seeds …
Organic Gastronomy at SEKEM
The same saying goes in most languages: “A sound mind in a sound body.” And it is true in all cultures and at all times. In the 50s, the culture …
People in SEKEM: Gamal Yassine El-Sayed
To tell the story of Gamal Yassine El-Sayed, one needs to take a closer look at the two key characters of his life: his father Yassine El-Sayed and Dr. Ibrahim …
SEKEM publishes Annual Report with current status on Vision Goals for 2057 on the second memorial of the founder’s death
Forty years after the SEKEM Initiative was founded, on June 15, 2017, its founder Ibrahim Abouleish passed away. One year later, the SEKEM community published a vision for the next …
It’s Eid Time!
“The night of fate, You night of fate, In you came the guidance of the people, In you, in the fasting month of Ramadan!” These words were resounded shortly before …
Program for Social Initiative Forum in SEKEM Released
From 12 to 15 December the Social Initiative Forum will take place at SEKEM on the topic “Unfolding Individual Potential for the Future”. Recently, the comprehensive program has been finalized …
Call for Action to Head of States toward the SDGs
Invited by the German Council for Sustainable Development (RNE), around sixty sustainability practitioners from over thirty countries discussed the deficits in implementing the 2030 Agenda worldwide. Meeting in Berlin from …
The Future Doesn’t Fall from Heaven
On the elements of an innovation ecosystem that address SEKEM’s strategic development goals SEKEM Founder Ibrahim Abouleish was a strong visionary leader combining not only occident and orient in his …
The Pioneers of SEKEMSophia
Getting to know SEKEM as a social innovation – this was a wish that brought 25 people from all over the world to SEKEM in the last week of November: …
People in SEKEM: Moamen Ghanem
“Every time an opportunity of development appeared to me, I used to say ‘Yes’ to it. Yet, I learned to be more selective and to look ahead during the past …
Providing a New Home for Refugees: Crowdfunding for International Class in Graz
The refugee project of the SEKEM Friends Austria is now in its third year. 24 students from Afghanistan, Somalia and Gambia attend the International Class at the Free Waldorf School …