SEKEM Inspirations: The Green
SEKEM Founder Ibrahim Abouleish used to write down in a notebook thoughts that went through his mind. They were his own thoughts but also words of artists, philosophers or scientist …
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Impressions of the SIF for Young Leaders
Imagine waking up in the morning while the sun gently flows through the little window, behind the curtain is a view that any passionate painter would appreciate and love to …
New virtual platform and for connecting companies with entrepreneurs in the Mediterranean
The Switchers Open Eco-Innovation: A new virtual platform and manual for connecting companies with entrepreneurs in the Mediterranean The Switchers Open Eco-Innovation Platform, the new virtual place for enabling connections …
Year of Biodiversity
Contribution to rich and resilient biodiversity in Egypt is the main focus of SEKEM activities in the year 2022. Knowing that land change is the leading reason for biodiversity loss, …
New SEKEM Book in German: SEKEM Inspirationen – Impulse für einen zukunftsfähigen Wandel”
We are very proud that our new book “SEKEM Inspirationen – Impulse für einen zukunftsfähigen Wandel” is now available! For the moment the book is only available in German, but …
External Operational Support for INTECMED RIFP in Alexandria, Egypt
The SEKEM Development Foundation (SDF) is seeking an expert or firm to provide external operational support for the INTECMED Regional Innovation Facility Point (RIFP) in Alexandria, Egypt. This role involves …
Social Initiative Forum for Youth Leaders: 20 to 28 July
The Social Initiative Forum in Egypt (SIF.eg) and Centre of the Education for Sustainable Development (CESD) of Heliopolis University (HU) happily invites young participants from Egypt and the rest of …
Zum fünften Todestag von Ibrahim Abouleish: Buchveröffentlichung „Sekem-Inspirationen”
Heute, am 15. Juni 2022, jährt sich der Todestag von SEKEM-Gründer Ibrahim Abouleish zum fünften Mal. Seine Vision und seine Inspirationen sind in SEKEM heute noch so lebendig wie zu …
New School in the Desert
On SEKEM’s desert farm in Wahat El-Baharreyya, far from Egypt’s urban centers, a new school is being constructed in the middle of sand and desert. Currently, 6 pre-schoolers and 24 …
SEKEM Report 2021 Launched
CEO Statement: SEKEM Report 2021 The world is facing big challenges. The terrible circumstances of war and conflict show that mankind altogether is still not ready to act out of love …
On the Occasion of Dr. Roland Schaette’s 80th Birthday: An Obituary
Roland Schaette was authentic. He combined many aspects that often seem difficult to reconcile in one person. He had a great intellectual spirit and was down-to-earth at the same time. …
SEKEM trauert um Winfried Reindl
Winfried Reindl ist am 9. Mai 2022 in Karlsruhe verstorben. Der Architekt Winfried Reindl war eng mit SEKEM verbunden und hat den Bauimpuls SEKEMs wesentlich geprägt. Die enge Freundschaft mit …
With Agriculture for Climate Protection: Concept for COP27
In November, the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 27) will take place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. In this context, for sure SEKEM will actively advocate for climate protection. Hence, SEKEM …
Interview: “SEKEM is my first step to independence”
Her Japanese name is Hana Sawadaer. Her Egyptian name is Hana Tarek Mohammed. She is a 24-years-old woman that was raised in a family with disparate cultural backgrounds and that …
SEKEM in der Neuen Züricher Zeitung
Am 29. März ist ein umfangreicher Artikel über SEKEM und die Begrünung von Wüste in der Neuen Züricher Zeitung erschienen. Ägyptens Traum von der Begrünung der Wüste lebt fort Um …
Experiencing SEKEM: Visit by Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Students
From exploring the diverse production lines, the dimensions of ethical business practices and values, to meditating in green meadows, the Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate (TLG) students at The American University in …
SEKEM Inspiration: Beginning and End
SEKEM Founder Ibrahim Abouleish used to write down in a notebook thoughts that went through his mind. They were his own thoughts but also words of artists, philosophers or scientist that …
Launching Economy of Love Education: Learning, Implementing and Sharing Sustainable Development
Strongly inspired by the holistic SEKEM-Vision, “Economy of Love” (EoL) was initiated by the organic farmer’s association The Egyptian Biodynamic Association (EBDA) as a standard for sustainable, ethical, and transparent …
SEKEM Mourns the Death of Dr. Roland Schaette
The chairman of the SEKEM Freunde Deutschland association, Dr. Roland Schaette, passed away on March 21 at the age of 79. Due to illness, Roland Schaette’s strength had diminished more …
SEKEM Vision-Goal 13: Responsible Consumption and Sustainable Lifestyle
For a sustainable way of living on earth, a shift towards responsible and conscious consumption is essential. Therefore, the individual consumer directly depends on the provided products and services. In …