Egypt’s SEKEM Honored with UNEP’s 2024 Champions of the Earth Award
On December 10th, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) announced that SEKEM has been honored as one of the 2024 Champions of the Earth. Notably, we are the sole recipient from …
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 …
SEKEM’s CEO, Helmy Abouleish Named Climate Champion “Impact Maker” for 2024
We are excited to announce that our CEO, Mr. Helmy Abouleish, has been recognized as one of this year’s Climate Champions “Impact Makers“, for his innovative work in biodynamic farming, …
#Thrilling Media Mention – Reuters: Social enterprises are critical actors in protecting biodiversity
In a recent – cool – media feature, Reuters showcased SEKEM as a leading example of how social enterprises can effectively create impact at the intersection of economic growth, social …
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 …
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 …
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: SEKEM Group Showcases Organic Power at Biofach 2024
We proudly participated in Biofach 2024, the world’s leading trade fair for organic food, held from February 13-16 in Nuremberg, Germany. This participation marks a pivotal moment for us as …
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: …
Call for Crowdfunding: Sustainable Building in the Desert
Climate change is hitting, Egypt’s population is growing rapidly and the demand for housing is increasing. We want to continue our development and implementation of construction methods and techniques that …
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 …
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 …