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 …
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Shape Your Future: Huge Leaps in SEKEMs Biomedical Research History
“Always be guided by the light of knowledge and wisdom to shape your future, the future of your country and the future of the world”, Ahmed Zewail, the Egyptian Nobel …
SEKEM Austria Initiated Event on Sustainable Education in Egypt
“To live in the idea is to treat the impossible as though it were possible.” With this quote from Goethe, that suits to SEKEM and Sustainable Development in general, Dr. …
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 …
People in SEKEM: Hanem Mahmoud Youssef
Hanem Mahmoud is the first woman managing one of the departments in SEKEMs Vocational Training Center. “I appreciate that everything in SEKEM is connected somehow and arts play an essential …
A fair and sustainable world is on its way: GEN Africa representatives in SEKEM
There is also a bright side on the challenging path to the future – in a special event in SEKEM, the Global Ecovillage Network Africa (GEN Africa) recently celebrated its collaboration with SEKEM, …
Education for Sustainable Development in Slum Areas
In the last year the SEKEM Development Foundation initiated EduCamp II, a project that aimed to promote Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in informal areas in Egypt. „We are living …
German-African Agribusiness Forum: Opportunities along the Value Chain
Agribusiness, agro-processing and food security are receiving more and more awareness worldwide. Especially Africa is playing a key role. More than half of the African population is working in the …
People in SEKEM: Hamada Shousha
“SEKEMs holistic approach to sustainable development and awareness raising deserves contemplation”, says Hamada Shousha, acting instructor at Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development (HU). “People can’t live only by working, eating …
Find SEKEM on Apple News
SEKEM Insight can now be found on Apple News, meaning you can get our content on the go! To access SEKEM Insight within Apple News, simply click this link from …
Trendy and sustainable: Quinoa and Chia research in SEKEM
Laura Mack, PhD candidate at SEKEMs partner university in Germany, the University of Hohenheim, is doing researches in SEKEM on how the multi-faced crops Quinoa and Chia can be cultivated …
It’s Time to Promote Social Entrepreneurship in Egypt
Recently the first Social Entrepreneurship Conference took place in Egypt. In the beautiful scenery of the small resort town El Gouna, directly located at the coast of the Red Sea, …
German Sustainability Award goes to SEKEMs long-term partner Lebensbaum
On November 27, the Organic company Lebensbaum was honored as the most sustainable mid-size business in Germany. SEKEM and Lebensbaum are cooperating together since decades and are close friends. „Since …
SEKEM a lighthouse project: Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish receives accolade of German governorate Baden-Württemberg
„By Dr. Abouleish’s living vision SEKEM became a lighthouse project, receiving recognition all over the world and building a role model for other nations and their development projects“, Klaus-Peter Murawski …
The Hidden Secrets of Life: An Elaborate Eurythmy Collaboration
“Your bizarre waves enchanting my eyes, oh Nile!” – A phrase from the Egyptian music masterpiece “The River of Eternity” that talks about the river Nile, which represents the power …
New and Non-Traditional Health Therapy: Understanding the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Behind
In collaboration with the Academy of Scientific Research & Technology (ASRT), Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development (HU) organized a new workshop in regards to new and non-traditional methods of health …
Christmas with Moringa, Lucuma & Co.: New SEKEM Products Arrive in Germany
The Davert GmbH, which leads development and distribution of new SEKEM products in German speaking countries, has just presented new SEKEM sweets with dates – the perfect Christmas present for friends of …
Discussing Challenges and Solutions of Organic Agriculture in Egypt
On Saturday November 14, a conference regarding Organic agriculture has been held by Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development (HU) under the umbrella of SEKEM. Professors and experts attended the event …
Breaking the Wall in Our Minds: SEKEM Presents its Commitment to Gender Equality at G7 Summit
After SEKEM recently launched its Gender Strategy for a Balanced Society, the initiative also attended the G7 Summit for “Economic Empowerment of Women”. “Today 26 years ago, the Berlin wall …