Reinventing SEKEM Insight
SEKEMs monthly newsletter SEKEM Insight has been given a new, fresh visual design that is technically up to date and makes its creation for editors much faster and easier. “We love to reinvent ourselves”, …
SEKEM Wins Land for Life Award 2015
SEKEM was selected to be the winner of the 2015 Land for Life Award for its outstanding commitment to combating soil erosion and protecting soil fertility through sustainable agriculture in Egypt. The …
People in SEKEM: Mohamed Abd El-Ghany
“I wish that one day SEKEM will be famous in the entire world”, Mohamed tells, full of enthusiasm. “SEKEM is a great model for other companies. And it is very helpful in conveying a positive …
German Lebensbaum Foundation Supports SEKEMs Education Work
The German Lebensbaum Foundation has donated 5,000 Euros to the SEKEM School and is also supporting two students of the Heliopolis University through scholarships. “We are extremely grateful to our …
People in SEKEM: Magda Ibrahim Ali
Magda Ibrahim Ali works at SEKEMs largest enterprise. She particularly enjoys the cultural and social elements of the initiative. “I especially enjoy the staff circle in the morning”, says Magda …
Demeter International Delegates Meet at SEKEM
“The Soul Qualities in Biodynamic Agriculture” was the slogan of the 19th Demeter International Conference that recently took place at SEKEM. 31 delegates from 20 countries visited the farm to …
On a Mission for a Sustainable Egypt: SEKEMs Sustainability team
The members of SEKEMs “Sustainability Team” are working on a large number of exciting projects that focus on the central mission of the initiative: boosting sustainability business practice in Egypt …
SEKEM Energy Nominated for TRIGOS Award 2015
SEKEM Energy is a partner of the Austrian Development Cooperation Agency (ADA) and has been nominated for the TRIGOS Award. The prestigious award assesses how companies fulfil their social responsibility …
Guests at SEKEM: German Partners visit the Farm
Friends and partners from Germany’s Davert GmbH, the company that develops and distributes SEKEM products for the German market, visited the farm. They recount their time in Egypt in an …
SEKEM, GLS Bank and OikoCredit to Dedicate an Event to Sustainability
Agriculture – the term itself evokes images of happy cows on lush green meadows, full of summer flowers against a backdrop of picturesque traditional villages. We know, though, that this …
SEKEMs Sustainability Report 2014
For the eighth time, SEKEM and its companies publish an annual report on sustainable development. The comprehensive documents recounts the steps taken by the initiative towards greater sustainability in four dimensions. “We …
People in SEKEM: Abdullah Ahmed
I don’t think that anything is impossible. We encounter many obstacles in life. They are challenges, nothing more”, says Abdullah Ahmed. The 28-year-old is responsible for the SEKEM costumer service. Day …
The Power of the Sun – New Solarpump in El Wahat El Bahareya
The power of the Egyptian sun made it possible for SEKEM to recently replace the power of a diesel generator on SEKEMs farm in the oasis Wahat Al Bahareya with …
Opening of the New Bottling Plant for ISIS Organic Water
After many years of planning and preparation, the new production facility for ISIS Organic‘ latest product, a table water, could recently be inaugurated. It has finally arrived: SEKEMs ISIS Organic has begun to offer …
On SEKEMs Fields: Cultivating Oranges in Egypt
Spring is the time for harvesting citrus fruits at SEKEM, first and foremost oranges. They are turned into the tasty, natural orange juice produced by ISIS Organic and shipped to …
New SEKEM products available in Germany
At this year’s BIOFACH, the leading fair for the organic sector in Europe, SEKEM was able to present itself not only once, but twice. In addition to its participation at …
Coworkers at ISIS Organic Receive Commendations
Those coworkers who have shown exceptional performance during the past year have been honoured at a ceremony in the presence of Helmy Abouleish. The annual gathering of the coworkers of …
Annual Meeting of the IAP in SEKEM
The annual meeting of the „International Association for Ecology and Partnership in Trade“ (IAP) took place in mid January at SEKEM. The IAP was founded in 1996 as a cooperation …
People in SEKEM: Kamal Salama
There is always a solution or alternative in life”, says Kamal Salama “problems are a part of life and shouldn’t prevent us from anything – this is what my family …
SEKEM Insight – 12.2014 – English
SEKEM Insight – 12.2014 – English