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, …
“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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
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. …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …