SEKEM-Festival 2025 in Graz – Save the Date
After the great success of the first SEKEM-Festival in Germany in summer 2024, we are going to organize another SEKEM-Festival in Graz, Austria from October 10 to 12. We are …
Discover SEKEM: Join Beluga Reisen for an Unforgettable Farm Experience in August 2027!
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming trip to SEKEM Farm in August 2027, organized by Beluga Reisen, a premier German tour operator based in Göttingen, renowned for its exceptional …
#COP29 Initiatives: Supporting Egypt’s farmers to adapt and build resilience to climate impacts
We are thrilled to participate in the Climate Champions‘ “Food Systems Call to Action” initiative. This initiative calls upon both non-state actors and governments to undertake immediate actions aimed at transforming …
Harvesting Love: SEKEM Autumn Festival 2024 Celebrates 47 Years of Green Innovation and Community Spirit!
On October 24th, we celebrated our Annual Autumn Festival on SEKEM’s farm near Belbies, marking the beginning of a new season with a heartwarming gathering. This year’s festival, themed “Organizational …
Featured in Forbes: To Feed 10 Billion People By 2050, All You Need Is Love!
This was published first on Forbes. Thrilled to be featured in Forbes as part of their coverage on The Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian‘s 2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity. This recognition highlights …
Celebrating 100 Years of Biodynmaic Agriculture with Sektion für Landwirtschaft
As the world faces various environmental challenges, biodynamic agriculture offers a holistic solution. For 100 years, biodynamic farming practices have been cultivating healthy soil, promoting biodiversity, and creating resilient ecosystems. …
SEKEM CEO Helmy Abouleish Selected as Top 50 Finalist for Africa’s Business Heroes 2024
Helmy Abouleish, CEO of SEKEM Group in Egypt, has been selected as one of the Top 50 finalists for Africa’s Business Heroes 2024. This prestigious competition recognizes and supports innovative …
Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity awarded SEKEM and EBDA
The Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity recognises outstanding contributions to climate action and solutions that inspire hope and possibility. SEKEM and the Egyptian Biodynamic Association (EBDA) are the first Egyptian organizations …
#Throwback – SEKEM at Loosdorf Celebration: 100 Years of Demeter
This was published first on Demeter Austria We proudly participated in Demeter Austria‘s centennial celebration of the Agricultural Course held on May 18th, 2024, at Loosdorf Castle. Over …
World Environment Day 2024: Mr. Helmy Abouleish Discusses Water Management in Egypt and “Economy of Love” with Sustainable Food Trust
On the occasion of World Environment Day 2024, our CEO, Mr. Helmy Abouleish, spoke to Sustainable Food Trust to discuss sustainable water management in Egypt and the “Economy of Love” …
Sign of hope:100 trees planted in Egyptian White Desert. Recipient of Future Economy Vision Award Otto visits Al Wahat project
On the occasion of hosting the World Future Forum Annual Meeting in Egypt, Prof. Dr. Michael Otto, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Otto Group and Co-Founder of the …
April Highlights: We hosted the official Inauguration of the One Home Journey 2024 to 2030 – 7 Years for 7 Generations with World Future Council
We had an exciting week hosting the official inauguration of the “One Home Journey” by the HOME FOR HUMANITY with World Future Council during Heliopolis University‘s latest events “Space of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Erasmus+ Youth Exchange Project in SEKEM: Austrian Students Exploring Egypt
In October, the first Erasmus+ Youth Exchange Project of SEKEM Austria and the Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development (HU) took place in Egypt under the title “Greening the Desert together! …
Helmy Abouleish spoke at Agriculture Ministers’ Conference, GFFA
SEKEM CEO Helmy Abouleish held a speech at the Agriculture Ministers’ Conference, GFFA (Global Forum For Food and Agriculture) in Berlin recently. Here you can read and watch his speech: …