People in SEKEM: Rafik Costandi
“Philosophy pushed me to join SEKEM,” says Rafik Costandi. “In my last university years in Germany, I started reading philosophical works, which reminded me of SEKEM and its inspiring founder, …
SEKEM News
Innovation: The Graduation Password at Heliopolis University
Five years after its inauguration, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development has recently celebrated the graduation of its first students from its faculties of Engineering and Pharmacy. The students’ innovative projects …
Creating More Opportunities: Collaboration between Heliopolis University and Kunstuniversität Graz
Recently, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development signed a formal agreement with the University of Music and Performing Arts, Kunstuniversität Graz in Austria. The Memorandum of Understanding aims to foster joint …
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 …
A Lighthouse in the Community: House of Cultures and Abouleish Museum
With various influential songs, the SEKEM choir inaugurated a workshop entitled: “The establishment of the House of Cultures”. Next to Heliopolis University staff, high profile guests attended the event, which …
People in SEKEM: Badr Zakaria
Clean desks, bright floors and empty baskets are things you can easily notice once she leaves the office, yet it is not everything. The cleaning woman Badr Zakaria, spreads positive …
SEKEMsophia – The Phoenix Out of the Ashes
After 40 years of visionary leadership the founder of SEKEM, Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish, has passed away during the holy month of Ramadan and leaves behind a legacy of a unique …
For Healthy Livestock: Free Veterinary Service from SEKEM
Recently, SEKEM organized three veterinary medical convoys to investigate the livestock of SEKEMs contracted farmers in three villages located in Giza and Kafr El Sheikh Governorates. The project was organized …
SDG 5: Empowering Women for a Sustainable Future
Behind every community suffering from illiteracy, poverty or violence, there are women oppressed. Cultural and social constraints deprive them from their rights in education, work and generally in everyday life. …
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 …
People in SEKEM: Omar Lashien
He is that elegant man, who welcomes you with a smile once you arrive at the reception hall of SEKEMs head office. His attitude reminds you of the movie stars …
40 Years of Vitalizing the Desert
“Crazy!” That was how people called Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish, when he first declared his vision of greening the desert and building a sustainable community in Egypt. The SEKEM founder started …
SEKEM on World Day to Combat Desertification
In 2015, SEKEM Initiative was awarded with the “Land for Life Award” by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification for its outstanding contribution to the reappearance of dry areas. …
SDG 4: Educating Future Generations
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” Nelson Mandela said. Education plays a key role for providing opportunities that are available to people …
Anthony Dharan: “Education is the most powerful tool“
I am Anthony and a 23-year-old student at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland, currently completing my degree in business administration. As part of my bachelor thesis, I am …
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 …
People in SEKEM: Rania Abdelaziem
At work, she never arrives with a grumpy face. Her colleagues know that she always smiles, also when being exhausted, stressed or overloaded at work. “I have to smile at …
Great SEKEM Anniversary Celebration in Stuttgart
The SEKEM Day in Stuttgart, which is regularly organized by the SEKEM Friends Association Germany, was strongly influenced by the two great anniversaries of this year: 40 years of SEKEM …
DEG and SEKEM: Looking together into the future
“SEKEM is a wonderful place in the midst of the desert with amazing achievements. I am deeply impressed by what I have seen here,” said Bruno Wenn, the Chairman of …