Trendy and sustainable: Quinoa and Chia research in SEKEM
Laura Mack, PhD candidate at SEKEMs partner university in Germany, the University of Hohenheim, is doing researches in SEKEM on how the multi-faced crops Quinoa and Chia can be cultivated …
It’s Time to Promote Social Entrepreneurship in Egypt
Recently the first Social Entrepreneurship Conference took place in Egypt. In the beautiful scenery of the small resort town El Gouna, directly located at the coast of the Red Sea, …
German Sustainability Award goes to SEKEMs long-term partner Lebensbaum
On November 27, the Organic company Lebensbaum was honored as the most sustainable mid-size business in Germany. SEKEM and Lebensbaum are cooperating together since decades and are close friends. „Since …
SEKEM a lighthouse project: Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish receives accolade of German governorate Baden-Württemberg
„By Dr. Abouleish’s living vision SEKEM became a lighthouse project, receiving recognition all over the world and building a role model for other nations and their development projects“, Klaus-Peter Murawski …
The Hidden Secrets of Life: An Elaborate Eurythmy Collaboration
“Your bizarre waves enchanting my eyes, oh Nile!” – A phrase from the Egyptian music masterpiece “The River of Eternity” that talks about the river Nile, which represents the power …
New and Non-Traditional Health Therapy: Understanding the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Behind
In collaboration with the Academy of Scientific Research & Technology (ASRT), Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development (HU) organized a new workshop in regards to new and non-traditional methods of health …
Christmas with Moringa, Lucuma & Co.: New SEKEM Products Arrive in Germany
The Davert GmbH, which leads development and distribution of new SEKEM products in German speaking countries, has just presented new SEKEM sweets with dates – the perfect Christmas present for friends of …
Discussing Challenges and Solutions of Organic Agriculture in Egypt
On Saturday November 14, a conference regarding Organic agriculture has been held by Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development (HU) under the umbrella of SEKEM. Professors and experts attended the event …
Breaking the Wall in Our Minds: SEKEM Presents its Commitment to Gender Equality at G7 Summit
After SEKEM recently launched its Gender Strategy for a Balanced Society, the initiative also attended the G7 Summit for “Economic Empowerment of Women”. “Today 26 years ago, the Berlin wall …
People in SEKEM: Ola Hussein
Ola Hussein has been working in SEKEM for more than 15 years. Her husband joined the initiative 9 years ago and her children would like to stay in SEKEMs nursery – even on Fridays, if they …
Self-Assessment Tool for the Sustainable Business Practice of a Company
The interest in sustainable business practice among companies is growing worldwide. Egyptian ventures, too, increasingly begin to report and evaluate their efforts in becoming more sustainable. Based on the existing Sustainability Flower framework …
Where Harmony Lives: Friedgard and Rudolf Gleissner in SEKEM
“We are all different from each other – just like the different notes in a composition. But when they sound together in the proper way, they will create a wonderful symphony”, Dr. …
Celebrating 38 Years of Sustainable Development
Friends, partners and guests from all over the world came to SEKEM on October 29 to celebrate the initiative’s 38th anniversary. Young and old, people from east and west, farmers …
In the Spirit of SEKEM: Austrian SEKEM Friends Support Afghan Refugees
It has always been a guiding idea of SEKEM to support disadvantaged people through material and human assistance so that they can as soon as possible stand on their own feet again. …
The Responsibility to Change the Way Humans Live on Earth: SEKEM at COP 12
Maximilian Abouleish-Boes, Chief Sustainable Development Officer at SEKEM recently represented SEKEM at COP 12 in Ankara, a high profile event regarding desertification. For SEKEM Insight he wrote about his experiences …
SEKEM at Cradle to Cradle Congress 2015: For a Positive Footprint
Helmy Abouleish is going to attend for SEKEM Cradle to Cradle Congress in Lüneburg, Germany. “Rethinking for a Positive Footprint” – this is one motto the second international Cradle to Cradle …
COP 12: The World is Discussing Desertification
Ten days long a huge number of decision makers from 195 states will discuss solutions related to desertification, land degradation and drought in Ankara during the Twelfth Session of the …
Series of Events about SEKEM initiative
In April 2015 Eberhard Proissl, who supports SEKEMs partner Oikocredit on a voluntary basis, visited SEKEM. After his stay in Egypt he was so impressed by the initiative’s work and activities …
Vocational Training Centre Inaugurates New Workshop for Agricultural Machinery
The regular maintenance of machinery and tools, especially in the rural areas that surround SEKEM, has always been a major challenge in Egypt. Often, the necessary technical skills for maintenance and …
“SEKEM Symphonie” published: new revised edition of “SEKEM Vision”
“Die SEKEM-Symphonie“: This is the new name of Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish’s autobiography. The edition is widely extended and contains a lot of updates. “Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish summarized SEKEMs development at …