SEKEM Austria: Refugee Project Takes Shape
The SEKEM Friends Association Austria is again supporting refugees. In cooperation with the Waldorf School Graz, 15 refugees shall receive a course in the upcoming school year wherein they can …
Two SEKEM Farmers Telling of Responsibility, Opportunities and Challenges of Agriculture in Egypt
In Fayoum, the SEKEM Initiative is working together with 16 contracted farmers, who grow mainly herbs according to Biodynamic guidelines. Mahmoud and Ahmed are working with SEKEM since more than …
German Ambassador Visited SEKEM
On April 28, SEKEM welcomed high-profile visitors: The German Ambassador Julius Georg Luy and the Head of Development Cooperation at the German Embassy, Sebastian Lesch, spent one day at the …
“We are Here to Help the People”: Two Eye Specialists Treat Patients with Visual Impairments
If you see Dr. Eckart and Irmgard Buchholz for the first time, you might conclude that they are tourists visiting Egypt. But after a short conversation, it becomes clear that …
Fundraising for the Core Program of Heliopolis University
The Dutch SEKEM Friends Association is extending their support for the Core Program of Heliopolis University to finally achieve the realization of building a House of Cultures. Digna Donze and …
The SEKEM Board of Directors: This is Marcus Fütterer
Next to Dr. Ibrahim and Helmy Abouleish, the SEKEM Board of Directors has seven other members. Four times a year, the board meets in SEKEM to discuss the situation of …
Social Innovation Day at Heliopolis University
On March 15, a Social Innovation Day was held at Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development (HU). Social Innovation is the process of addressing needs from the community and society in new, …
People in SEKEM: Boshra Elwan
When entering the facilities of ISIS Organic, SEKEMs company for Organic food and beverages, you will find, most probably, a confident, active and smiling woman around. This is Boshra Elwan, Quality …
SEKEM Celebrates Spring and Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish’s Birthday
Just one day after the 79th birthday of SEKEM founder Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish, SEKEMs annual Spring Festival was held on March 24. Traditionally, SEKEM employees and friends from near and …
SEKEM and HU support Education for Sustainable Development in UNESCO affiliated Schools
Within the context of promoting Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Egyptian public schools Heliopolis University organized a five days-workshop for teachers and trainers from the governmental education sector. According …
The SEKEM Board of Directors: This is Rembert Biemond
Next to Dr. Ibrahim and Helmy Abouleish, the SEKEM Board of Directors has seven other members. Four times a year, the board meets in SEKEM to discuss the situation of …
Female Carpenters and Male Kindergarten Teachers: SEKEM Celebrated Girls’ Day
On March 8, the international women’s day, SEKEM organized for the second time a special event for girls and boys as well, referring to gender equality in working life. “One …
Goethe’s Heart Beats Oriental: Orient and Occident in SEKEM on Stage
From time to time, our colleague Noha Hussein disappeared from the office during the past weeks. An hour later she returned with a wonderful smile on her face. She attended …
Egyptian Trees for “Active Climate Protection” in Europe
Greening the desert in a sustainable way is one of the main challenges that Egypt is facing and highly important in regards to the food security of 90 million Egyptians. …
Lebensbaum awarded SEKEM as “Supplier of Excellence”
Lebensbaum awarded SEKEM at this year’s Biofach as „Supplier of Excellence“. The German company for Organic tea and spices conferred the certificate for the first time in 2016 to three …
SEKEM Medical Center Involved in Campaign to Combat Hepatitis C
SEKEMs Medical Center participates in a governmental health campaign by providing medicinal treatment to combat hepatitis C virus. Recently, Dr. Heba Saeed, general supervisor of the liver committee at the …
Date-Hazelnut Confectionery of Davert and SEKEM was selected as “Demeter-Product of the Year”
The date-hazelnut confectionery of Davert and SEKEM has recently been selected by Demeter as one of the three best products of the year 2016. For several years, consumers have been involved …
People in SEKEM: Ibrahim Saad
“I believe in destiny, but I never keep waiting for things to happen”, says Ibrahim Saad, Agricultural Planning Manager of SEKEM. “When I was at high school, I heard about …
With Fun to more Safety: HACCP Training for SEKEM Co-workers from the Food Sector
Within the framework of the USAID-Farmer-to-Farmer Program a training course was provided to SEKEM co-workers, who are working in one of the food processing companies. International trainers and an ambitious Egyptian team …
New biodynamic approaches and techniques for SEKEMs contracted farmers in Beheira
On December 30, the EBDA, which is responsible for SEKEMs contracted farmers, organized a training in Beheira, regarding new advances in biological pest control, bio fertilization and an innovative technique …