Mindful Leadership Experience 2024
An Inspirational journey for new impulses in the new year. Transformative experiences, encounters and fresh ideas. Tree planting and nature solo in the white desert – mindfulness meditation – mindful …
The Sexual Harassment Free Campus of Heliopolis University
Sexual harassment is a serious problem in Egypt. It is difficult to determine the current percentage of women who have experienced sexual harassment due to underreporting and cultural factors that …
Invitation: SEKEM Festival 2024
We want to celebrate and take action with you: The SEKEM vision has been alive in Egypt for over 45 years now; SEKEM friends in many countries support this vision …
SEKEM Inspirations – Book published in Spanish
We are happy to announce that additionally to the English and German versions and due to high demand, “SEKEM Inspirations” is now available digital in Spanish as well: Inspiraciones Sekem: …
SEKEM at the World Child Forum in Davos
A delegation from Heliopolis University visited Switzerland in the frame of the World Child Forum in Davos and was invited to visit Germany as well. We want to share their …
Save the Date: SEKEM Forum 2024
We cordially invite you to the SEKEM Forum in Oberbernhards (near Fulda, Germany). Together we want to work on the SEKEM vision and shape the future. Meet SEKEM Partner Universities, …
Herbst-Event in Köln: From Egypt with Love
In Kooperation mit dem Freien Bildungswerk Rheinland sowie dem Weltladen Köln veranstalten die SEKEM Freunde Deutschland im Herbst einen Nachmittag zum Mitmachen und Informieren: Wissen und Spaß rund um globale …
Helmy Abouleish becomes a member of the Club of Rome
Helmy Abouleish, the CEO of the SEKEM Initiative, has been asked to join the Club of Rome as a full member. “Joining the Club of Rome means a high recognition …
SEKEM Day 2023: Organic Agriculture as Climate Saver – 17th of June in Germany
Climate protection: YES, it’s possible — in Stuttgart as well as in Egypt! The climate crisis affects us all and we are all wondering how we can reduce our CO2 …
Connecting East and West – with Art!
Inviting interested people, artists or participants from former courses and projects to SEKEM and to experience life here in Egypt artistically together was a long-cherished wish of Art Instructor and …
We present: Training Academy with new courses
What are Core Program & Training Academy? It all began with the so-called „Core Program“ of Heliopolis University, a compulsory part of all students’ curricula. It was created to develop …
SEKEM Annual Report 2022 is now available online!
In 2022, the SEKEM focus topics were “Active Mitigation of Climate Change” and “Rich and Resilient Biodiversity”. According to these main goals and in cooperation with Economy of Love, SEKEM …
SEKEM Online Shop Germany: A load of new products arrived from Egypt
Finally the popular SEKEM online shop in Germany is there again – to the extent that we desire and that you deserve! The shelves are packed with high-quality SEKEM products from …
Podcast Episode with Dr. Cassandra Quave and Helmy Abouleish
Ethnobotanist Dr. Cassandra Quave and Helmy Abouleish discuss Biodynamic Agriculture and Sustainable Development in a „Foodie Pharmocology“ podcast episode – Take a break and listen or watch 45 inspiring and informative …
We mourn the death of Dr. Hermann Becke
We mourn the loss of our dear friend Hermann Becke, who passed away on Easter Sunday, April 9th. Dr. Hermann Becke was the chairman of the SEKEM Friends Austria for …
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 …
Obituary Prof. Dr. Mohamed Yousri Hashem (7.3.1954 Port Said – 9.3.2023 Cairo)
The SEKEM community and Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development mourn the loss of Prof. Dr. Mohamed Yousry Hashem. We share a longstanding history together and he will always stay close …
SAVE THE PLANET, PROTECT THE FUTURE. NO EXCUSES FOR INACTION. EIGHT POLICY MEASURES THAT GOVERNMENTS SHOULD TAKE.
Joint message of World Future Council members and Right Livelihood Laureates to the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) “Planet Earth is facing existential threats from human impact on the …
Webinar Invitetion | Future of ESG Finance, Banking and Investment – with leading pioneers
About this event Sneak peek webinar into our Solutions Events in Egypt around COP27! Learn the latest innovations in ESG Finance, Banking and Investment with leading pioneers: Marilou van Golstein …