Invitation: SEKEM Festival 2024
We want to celebrate and take action with you: The SEKEM vision has been alive in Egypt for over 45 years now; SEKEM friends in many countries support this vision …
SEKEM Inspirations – Book published in Spanish
We are happy to announce that additionally to the English and German versions and due to high demand, “SEKEM Inspirations” is now available digital in Spanish as well: Inspiraciones Sekem: …
Podcast Episode with Helmy Abouleish: Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food
Koen van Seijen from “Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food” had an interview with Helmy Abouleish – and made an inspiring podcast episode out of it. The Investing in Regenerative …
SEKEM at the World Child Forum in Davos
A delegation from Heliopolis University visited Switzerland in the frame of the World Child Forum in Davos and was invited to visit Germany as well. We want to share their …
Save the Date: SEKEM Forum 2024
We cordially invite you to the SEKEM Forum in Oberbernhards (near Fulda, Germany). Together we want to work on the SEKEM vision and shape the future. Meet SEKEM Partner Universities, …
What does Holistic Research mean?
Holistic Research (SEKEM Vision Goal #2), was a focus topic of the first half of 2023. According to the SEKEM vision, the research model of the future should not solely …
Herbst-Event in Köln: From Egypt with Love
In Kooperation mit dem Freien Bildungswerk Rheinland sowie dem Weltladen Köln veranstalten die SEKEM Freunde Deutschland im Herbst einen Nachmittag zum Mitmachen und Informieren: Wissen und Spaß rund um globale …
Helmy Abouleish becomes a member of the Club of Rome
Helmy Abouleish, the CEO of the SEKEM Initiative, has been asked to join the Club of Rome as a full member. “Joining the Club of Rome means a high recognition …
We present: The Carbon Footprint Center of Heliopolis University
The Carbon Footprint Center (CFC) is one of the Research and Development Centers under the Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development, led by Thoraya Seada. It provides carbon footprint assessments for …
Read the Blog: “Producers Market” interviews Max Abouleish about Regenerative Agriculture
“Producers Market” is an online platform that directly connects farmers and producers with the customer and partners with SEKEM. Transparency and trust from soil to sale is their main principle. …
SEKEM Day 2023: Organic Agriculture as Climate Saver – 17th of June in Germany
Climate protection: YES, it’s possible — in Stuttgart as well as in Egypt! The climate crisis affects us all and we are all wondering how we can reduce our CO2 …
Wheat from the Desert
In May 2023 SEKEM collected the first harvest of wheat at the SEKEM Wahat Farm. The experiment of growing wheat on a total area of 50 feddan (21 ha) brought very …
Connecting East and West – with Art!
Inviting interested people, artists or participants from former courses and projects to SEKEM and to experience life here in Egypt artistically together was a long-cherished wish of Art Instructor and …
We present: Training Academy with new courses
What are Core Program & Training Academy? It all began with the so-called „Core Program“ of Heliopolis University, a compulsory part of all students’ curricula. It was created to develop …
SEKEM Annual Report 2022 is now available online!
In 2022, the SEKEM focus topics were “Active Mitigation of Climate Change” and “Rich and Resilient Biodiversity”. According to these main goals and in cooperation with Economy of Love, SEKEM …
Cooperation with the „Akademie für Nachhaltigkeit“
The “Akademie für Nachhaltigkeit” based in Austria offers holistic training for managers, entrepreneurs, decision-makers and everyone from all over the world who is willing to deal with the diverse topics …
SEKEM Online Shop Germany: A load of new products arrived from Egypt
Finally the popular SEKEM online shop in Germany is there again – to the extent that we desire and that you deserve! The shelves are packed with high-quality SEKEM products from …
Podcast Episode with Dr. Cassandra Quave and Helmy Abouleish
Ethnobotanist Dr. Cassandra Quave and Helmy Abouleish discuss Biodynamic Agriculture and Sustainable Development in a „Foodie Pharmocology“ podcast episode – Take a break and listen or watch 45 inspiring and informative …
We mourn the death of Dr. Hermann Becke
We mourn the loss of our dear friend Hermann Becke, who passed away on Easter Sunday, April 9th. Dr. Hermann Becke was the chairman of the SEKEM Friends Austria for …
Economy of Love Project Enters the Third Phase
For over 40 years SEKEM has been working with small scale farmers in Egypt promoting regenerative agriculture methods. For the past few years SEKEM together with DEMETER Egypt (also known …