Visitors from Upper Egypt in SEKEM
In summer 2016, two groups of about 40 students from the Upper Egyptian town El Minia visited the SEKEM Farm. The stay is part of their studies as leaders in …
A Motivating Farewell for the First Graduates of Heliopolis University
With a competitive and motivating spirit, the first students of Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development (HU) were bidding farewell to their university life, by presenting their graduation projects. The Business …
SEKEMs Board of Directors: This is Christophe Floride
There is a picture on the wall of Christophe Floride’s office showing two women packaging teabags at a rather primitive machine. There are old pictures in many buildings on the …
Also Teachers Have to Learn: An Interview with Gamal El-Sayed
Almost 29 years ago, SEKEM School was rising to be the starting point for a new generation to build a sustainable society. But how did the beginnings of SEKEM School …
People in SEKEM: Esraa Hegab
Esraa knows what she expects from life and which goals she is chasing. This wasn´t always the case, shown by a look into her story. The 25-year-old is an art …
SEKEM is Committed to all Sustainability Goals of the United Nations
At the beginning of this year the United Nations published the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), whereby the sustainable development on the levels of economic, societal and ecologic should be ensured until …
First Summer Choir in SEKEM
In August 2016, the SEKEM Initiative organized for the first time a combined summer choir project for adults and children from the SEKEM School, Heliopolis University and SEKEM companies. Various …
A Dangerous Game with the Environment
Genetically modified organisms (GMO) are even 20 years after the commercial launch a controversial issue. The plants’ seeds are modified by genetic engineering in order to promote their beneficial properties, …
So That the Small Ones Become Big Ones
In the SEKEMs sustainable approach education plays a crucial role. By a holistic education young people are empowered to improve their living conditions and develop awareness of the benefits of …
Successful Art and Culture Project Between SEKEM and Academy from Stuttgart
The SEKEM Friends Association from Germany supports together with the city Stuttgart an art and culture project of the Freie Hochschule (independent academy) Stuttgart. In this context, 17 students visited …
“Paving Ways Together for Solar Thermal Energy in Egypt”: Conference by SEKEM Energy at Heliopolis University
In cooperation with the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), SEKEM Energy organized a conference held at Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development (HU) under the title: “Paving Ways Together for Solar Thermal …
Facing Climate Change: Projects by SEKEMs Carbon Footprint Center
By 2025, world population is expected to reach 7.9 billion of people, but due to the climate change, United Nations projects 2.7 billion of them will face severe water shortages. …
Communication and Leadership Skills Training for SEKEM Co-Workers
As a follow up on trainings with female workers from the two SEKEM companies ISIS Organic and NatureTex in 2015 in the context of the project “Empowering Women for a …
Creating Out Of Nothingness: SEKEM Day 2016 in Stuttgart
A “SEKEM Day” was organized by the SEKEM Friends Association Germany for their members and other interested parties to get to know news about SEKEM and to exchange ideas. Dr. Roland …
People in SEKEM: Alaa Miklid
Dr. Alaa Miklid works in SEKEM for only one year but he already internalized the vision of the initiative deeply internalized. “SEKEM has inspired me from the first moment. …
Egypt and SEKEM celebrate Eid Al-Fitr
After 30 days of fasting about 1.6 milliard of Muslims all over the world are again eating as usual during day and night time. And so they do in Egypt: Candy …
Trans4m Center Celebrates Anniversary
On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, the Trans4m Center launches a new website. The website shall act as a “virtual home” for the continuously growing community. Trans4m is committed to …
Human Development for Sustainable Communities: Monthly Meetings for SEKEM Farmers
In collaboration with the Egyptian Bio-Dynamic Association (EBDA), Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development (HU) organized a workshop for 80 of SEKEMs contracted farmers that are applying Biodynamic agriculture all over …
SEKEMs Board of Directors: This is Elfrieke van Galen
Next to Dr. Ibrahim and Helmy Abouleish, the SEKEM Board of Directors has seven other members. Four times a year, the board meets in SEKEM to discuss the situation of …
Promising Cooperation between Zuyd University, Heliopolis University and SEKEM
Initiated by the Dutch SEKEM Friends Association, Oxfam Novib (Netherlands) funded travel and organizational costs for 30 teachers, who travelled to Egypt to support the Heliopolis University (HU) and SEKEM. …