New School in the Desert
On SEKEM’s desert farm in Wahat El-Baharreyya, far from Egypt’s urban centers, a new school is being constructed in the middle of sand and desert. Currently, 6 pre-schoolers and 24 …
On the Occasion of Dr. Roland Schaette’s 80th Birthday: An Obituary
Roland Schaette was authentic. He combined many aspects that often seem difficult to reconcile in one person. He had a great intellectual spirit and was down-to-earth at the same time. …
SEKEM trauert um Winfried Reindl
Winfried Reindl ist am 9. Mai 2022 in Karlsruhe verstorben. Der Architekt Winfried Reindl war eng mit SEKEM verbunden und hat den Bauimpuls SEKEMs wesentlich geprägt. Die enge Freundschaft mit …
With Agriculture for Climate Protection: Concept for COP27
In November, the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 27) will take place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. In this context, for sure SEKEM will actively advocate for climate protection. Hence, SEKEM …
Interview: “SEKEM is my first step to independence”
Her Japanese name is Hana Sawadaer. Her Egyptian name is Hana Tarek Mohammed. She is a 24-years-old woman that was raised in a family with disparate cultural backgrounds and that …
SEKEM in der Neuen Züricher Zeitung
Am 29. März ist ein umfangreicher Artikel über SEKEM und die Begrünung von Wüste in der Neuen Züricher Zeitung erschienen. Ägyptens Traum von der Begrünung der Wüste lebt fort Um …
Experiencing SEKEM: Visit by Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Students
From exploring the diverse production lines, the dimensions of ethical business practices and values, to meditating in green meadows, the Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate (TLG) students at The American University in …
SEKEM Inspiration: Beginning and End
SEKEM Founder Ibrahim Abouleish used to write down in a notebook thoughts that went through his mind. They were his own thoughts but also words of artists, philosophers or scientist that …
Launching Economy of Love Education: Learning, Implementing and Sharing Sustainable Development
Strongly inspired by the holistic SEKEM-Vision, “Economy of Love” (EoL) was initiated by the organic farmer’s association The Egyptian Biodynamic Association (EBDA) as a standard for sustainable, ethical, and transparent …
SEKEM Mourns the Death of Dr. Roland Schaette
The chairman of the SEKEM Freunde Deutschland association, Dr. Roland Schaette, passed away on March 21 at the age of 79. Due to illness, Roland Schaette’s strength had diminished more …
SEKEM Vision-Goal 13: Responsible Consumption and Sustainable Lifestyle
For a sustainable way of living on earth, a shift towards responsible and conscious consumption is essential. Therefore, the individual consumer directly depends on the provided products and services. In …
Empowering Startup Creation at Heliopolis University
In the context of Heliopolis University’s (HU) integral cooperation approach, a collaboration with Enroot was initiated. Enroot is a development consultancy committed to supporting inclusive and sustainable economic growth in …
Webinar on Sustainable Agriculture Against Climate Change – Roadmap for COP27
On Monday, 7th of March, SEKEM invites for on Online Seminar on Sustainable Agriculture Against Climate Change – Roadmap for COP27. The international climate change conference 2022 will be held in …
SEKEM Inspirations: Movement and Growth
SEKEM Founder Ibrahim Abouleish used to write down in a notebook thoughts that went through his mind. They were his own thoughts but also words of artists, philosophers or scientist …
Regenerative Agriculture in Brazil
Time and again, SEKEM is asked whether the SEKEM model can be copied and adopted elsewhere in the world. The answer is always: no. SEKEM thrives on liveliness, constant development …
Deep Inner Joy at SEKEM’s Partner Community in Brazil
Recently, SEKEM’s community coordinator Randa Seyam made a special visit to one of SEKEM’s partner organizations, Sinal do Vale (SINAL), in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Randa was a volunteer at …
Helmy Abouleish Talks With German Foreign Minister About Climate Protection
During her visit to Cairo on 12.02.2022, the German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock also met SEKEM’s CEO Helmy Abouleish. The German politician of the Green Party had expressed the wish …
Many New Highlights in the Desert: Wahat Update #13
On our desert farm in Wahat El-Bahareyya, we are currently reclaiming several hundreds of hectares of desert land through sustainable agriculture and supported by a crowdfunding campaign. Here is the latest update. …
New Cooperation Between Egypt and the Netherlands in the Food and Plant Sector
Recently, Demeter Egypt celebrated the collaboration agreement to support Delphy’s local presence in Egypt and Demeter Egypt’s movement towards sustainable agriculture and biodynamic farming. Delphy is a company from the …
Transformation in the 13 Villages
In 2004, Ibrahim Abouleish, SEKEM’s founder had initiated a project to develop the villages surrounding SEKEM Farm. The project was in action for three years, during which the 13 villages …