When people with different cultural backgrounds come together to sing in a choir and reflect their passion in music, harmony intercultural is created – especially if they have an enlightened …
Recently, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development solemnized the Bachelor graduation of the first students of its three faculties: Business, Engineering and Pharmacy. The graduation ceremony took place at the “Space …
Yesterday, SEKEM signed a Declaration of Intent with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to promote sustainable agriculture in Egypt. The Joint Declaration is built on a mutual agreement …
In a special event, SEKEM celebrates its organic cotton harvest with its new contracted farmers in Damietta Governorate, located 200 kilometers north from Cairo. In Kafr Saad, a small village …
In the scope of the ongoing events of the “Space of Culture“, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development hosted an art exhibition by the Egyptian artist Lina Osama. In the light of …
SEKEM had not only been pioneering Organic cotton in Egypt, the initiative also guarantees a closed value chain, which is quite unique worldwide. Hence, SEKEM can determine the conditions of …
With a great musical performance, the “Egyptian Project Band” contributed to the “Space of Culture” inauguration event. Sponsored by SEKEM Group, the German “Lebensbaum Foundation” and the non-profit organization “LOYAC“, Heliopolis University …
In the category “Industry Excellence in Branding Fashion”, SEKEMs partner People Wear Organic (PWO) was awarded the Special Mention by the German Brand Award 2017 last June. “The Special Mention …
Last week, on a bright morning with a warm sun and singing birds, SEKEM’s pupils and students headed to start their first day of school after a two-month summer vacation. …
On June 15, Dr. Hans Werner, longstanding friend and supporter of SEKEM, organized a commemoration for Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish on behalf of the SEKEM Friends Association Germany, in Niefern-Öschelbronn, Germany, A …
This week, Egypt and SEKEM celebrated Eid Al-Adha, one of the two big Islamic feasts honored by the 1.6 billion Muslims worldwide. The celebration is also called the Greatest Eid …
“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 …
