July Offers and 5€ Coupon
Again, in July, the German SEKEM Shop offered special promotions that are still available for SEKEM News subscribers within the first week of August! The offer includes a pack with …
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure for Sustainable Communities
By 2050, more than 60% of the world population is estimated to live in cities. Also in Egypt, the urban population is expanding while a good living standard can’t be …
The Future of the Organic Sector and Our Earth
At the beginning of July 2018, SEKEM‘s CEO Helmy Abouleish once again attended in the Economy Council which was this time related to the question “Associative Economy – How does …
New Products and Bargains at SEKEM Online Shop
In July again, the German SEKEM Shop offers three special promotions: Date Trio, Gourmet Oil Package and the SEKEM Tasting Pack. In addition, the date confections are on sale and …
SEKEM on the World Day to Combat Desertification: Sustainable Investment Worth It
This year, the World Day to Combat Desertification had the topic “Land has true value – Invest in it”. It is a raised call from the United Nation Convention to …
SEKEM Publishes Vision 2057 on the First Anniversary of the Founder’s Death
One year ago, on the 15th of June 2017, Ibrahim Abouleish, the founder of the SEKEM Initiative, passed away at the age of 80 – in the same year SEKEM …
Special Monthly Offers at SEKEM Shop Germany
Since this year’s March, the SEKEM Online Shop offers a selection of Demeter-certified SEKEM products in Germany. For the moment, the range of goods includes mainly the popular SEKEM teas, …
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, self-interest has been the driving force of economic activities worldwide. Wealth creation for some regions has been put to the focus, whereas the …
SEKEM in Brazil: Sustainable Engagement without Borders
Nowadays, the consumer behavior plays a crucial role in influencing business strategies, at the same time it can hugely contribute to realizing a sustainable economy. Brazil is among many countries …
New SEKEM Shop in Germany
After a few months of preparation, the new SEKEM Online Shop for Germany opened in March. SEKEM friends and interested customers can now order various healthy and organic certified food …
SEKEM at the BIOFACH 2018
As in previous years, SEKEM Initiative was also represented in 2018 with a booth at BIOFACH, the world’s largest fair for organic products. This year’s focus was on presenting the …
Organic Plus-Size Clothing With a Deeper Meaning
When it comes to starting up a brand, it is of high importance to find a name and slogan, which is not only catchy, but also conveys a meaningful message. …
Shaping an Associative Economy: Developing a Charter for the Organic Market
At the end of November, SEKEMs CEO Helmy Abouleish attended a conference on associative economics. He introduced SEKEMs commitment to a solidary economy and participated in the drafting of a …
SEKEM Celebrates Harvesting its Organic Cotton in Damietta and New Cooperation
In a special event, SEKEM celebrates its organic cotton harvest with its new contracted farmers in Damietta Governorate, located 200 kilometers north from Cairo. In Kafr Saad, a small village …
Egypt’s Organic Cotton Pioneer Guarantees a Closed Value Chain
SEKEM had not only been pioneering Organic cotton in Egypt, the initiative also guarantees a closed value chain, which is quite unique worldwide. Hence, SEKEM can determine the conditions of …
Special Mention of German Brand Award goes to People Wear Organic
In the category “Industry Excellence in Branding Fashion”, SEKEMs partner People Wear Organic (PWO) was awarded the Special Mention by the German Brand Award 2017 last June. “The Special Mention …
SEKEM Publishes Sustainability Report 2016
In the Sustainability Report 2016, SEKEM reflects its persistent commitment to sustainable development, which has been streaming despite the difficult circumstances in Egypt. In the past year, Egypt had to …
Opening of New NatureTex-Outlet
Excitement is filling the air at SEKEM nowadays. The reason: a new Organic & More Outlet store has opened in Cairo. The shop offers various products of NatureTex, SEKEMs Company …
Chamomile Cultivation On the SEKEM Farm
The fields of white flowers have already become a trademark of SEKEM. Matricaria chamomilla, better known as chamomile, can be found in nearly every household – whether as soothing tea …
A Sweet Treat For a Special Time
Ramadan is a magical month – the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. The fasting in this month is one of the five pillars of Islam. During Ramadan Muslims are …