Social Initiative Forum: Unfolding Individual Potential for the Future
During the Social Initiative Forum (SIF), which will take place in December in SEKEM, we intend to share ideas, from all over the world, on how to shape a truly …
SEKEM at the Biofach 2019
As in previous years, SEKEM will have a booth at the Biofach 2019, the world’s largest fair for Organic products. Visit us in hall 7-311! SEKEM at the Biofach 2018 …
SEKEMSophia Symposium II
“I carry a vision deep within myself: in the midst of sand and desert, I see myself standing at a well drawing water. Carefully I plant trees, herbs and flowers …
Individuation of an Enterprise: SEKEM as an Example
In the framework of the Winter Conference of the Farmers Society/Demeter in the North, which took place at Landgut Stemmen in Northern Germany from 12 to 13 January, SEKEM member Maximilian …
The Pioneers of SEKEMSophia
Getting to know SEKEM as a social innovation – this was a wish that brought 25 people from all over the world to SEKEM in the last week of November: …
Let’s Seed the Future and Ban Plastic from Egypt: SEKEM’s 41st Anniversary
This year, SEKEM initiative celebrated its 41st anniversary under the slogan “Let’s seed the future”. SEKEM co-workers and students from Heliopolis University gathered already in the morning of the 1st …
Join the SEKEMSophia Symposium in November
How did the vision of the SEKEM founder Ibrahim Abouleish become reality? How is such a social innovation actually working? And how does it affect people’s lives? How did a …
SEKEM Supports the 2018 Future Policy Award Ceremony
Teaming up to achieve sustainable livelihoods for all people throughout the world was beautifully showcased on October 15 at the UN FAO Headquarters in Rome. Co-organized by the FAO, IFOAM …
World Goetheanum Forum with Helmy Abouleish
In this year’s May, SEKEM’s CEO Helmy Abouleish and several other representatives from the fields of agriculture, education, medicine, art, commerce or banking signed a charter for founding the World …
SEKEM Friends Germany at Sister City Event in Stuttgart
Shortly after the SEKEM Initiative was founded in 1977, a link has been established between the Egyptian capital and the German city Stuttgart: since 1979, Cairo and Stuttgart have officially …
SEKEM receives “Luxembourg Peace Prize” for Outstanding Environmental Peace
On June 22, SEKEM had been awarded the 2018 Outstanding Environmental Peace Prize during the Luxembourg Peace Prize ceremony. The “Schengen Peace Foundation and the “World Peace Forum” recognized SEKEM for …
Solutions for Land, Soils and Food in Africa: A High-level conference by the WFC and HU
In cooperation with the World Future Council (WFC), Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development (HU) hosted a high-level conference under the title: “Solutions for Land, Soil and Food in Africa”. On …
SEKEM Spring Festival 2018: A 40-Year Look Back, A 40-Year Look Ahead
Same time every year, music, short skits, eurythmy pieces and inspiring speeches lead the scene at the SEKEM Farm. With a blend of nostalgia and looking ahead, SEKEM held its …
Helmy Abouleish Invited by Friends in Austria, Germany and the Netherlands
In February and March, SEKEM‘s CEO Helmy Abouleish traveled again to Austria, Germany and the Netherlands and talked about various topics that the SEKEM Initiative is committed to. Shortly after …
“Shakespeare meets Scheherazade” at the Space of Culture
Almost two years after the theatrical production “Hulm”, a new artistic performance recently was performed in the “Space of Culture”: “Shakespeare meets Scheherazade” or “The night I met William Shakespeare”, …
Opening the “Space of Culture”
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 …
Growing Healthy Kids: SEKEM solves the Equation
Kids are the most stubborn food critics and unfortunately, sometimes they are junk food lovers. Prioritizing health over taste is not an easy mission when it comes to feeding our …
SEKEM Celebrates 39 Years of Sustainable Development
“Despite ecological challenges and economical obstacles, we achieved ongoing development and progress – SEKEM is not only celebrating the past 39 years of success, but we also look to 2017 …
“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 …
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 …