SEKEM Inspirations: Movement and Growth
SEKEM Founder Ibrahim Abouleish used to write down in a notebook thoughts that went through his mind. They were his own thoughts but also words of artists, philosophers or scientist …
Sunday Diary VII – Memories of SEKEM Founder Ibrahim Abouleish
The Source is Always One Ibrahim Abouleish emphasized that the more knowledge a person acquires, the higher he ascends. For instance, his way of speaking develops and his consciousness elevates. …
Sunday Diary V – Memories of SEKEM Founder Ibrahim Abouleish
Through contemplation and meditation, one can observe how the most trivial and routine actions could be a source of life renewal. This can be witnessed in the cycle of leaves …
Sunday Diary Ⅳ – Memories on SEKEM Founder Ibrahim Abouleish
Bringing Knowledge into Action Gaining knowledge is an admirable quest, but channeling this knowledge to fruitful actions is a much greater responsibility. When you learn the medicinal benefits of herbs, …
Sunday Diary III – Memories on SEKEM Founder Ibrahim Abouleish
The source of potential unfolding “The first step to unfolding one’s own potential is to seek knowledge. Then the consciousness level is increased. And when the highest levels of consciousness …
People in SEKEM: Fatma Ashour
Fatma’s constant smile is the first thing you will notice about her – and you will immediately be taken by it just like everybody else around her. Abundant friendliness is …
Sunday Diary II – Memories on SEKEM Founder Ibrahim Abouleish
The so-called “Sunday meeting” is one of SEKEM’s traditions that was initiated by its founder Ibrahim Abouleish, and now continued by his son and SEKEM’s CEO Helmy Abouleish. Every week, …
Sunday Diary I – Memories on SEKEM Founder Ibrahim Abouleish
The so-called “Sunday meeting” is one of SEKEM’s traditions that was initiated by its founder Ibrahim Abouleish, and now continued by his son and SEKEM’s CEO Helmy Abouleish. Every week, …
People in SEKEM: Tarek El Araby
At the beginning, Tarek had a centric ambition for success, pursuing social and academic status in the wish to honor his family; especially his father Dr. Faysal El Araby, his …
People in SEKEM: Gamal El-Sayed
One cannot speak of SEKEM School without speaking of Gamal El-Sayed. He was one of the most close confidants to Ibrahim Abouleish and he is the heart of the SEKEM …
People in SEKEM: Thoraya Raafat Seada
Thoraya is the perfect example of willpower and strength of an Egyptian women. In a society that seems at first glance dominated by men, Thoraya is the best reminder of …
100 Years for Waldorf Schools – 30 Years for SEKEM’s School
“Development means to lift from one consciousness to the next, to develop ourselves, the earth, and the community,” says Ibrahim Abouleish, founder of SEKEM’s Initiative in the film “Waldorf 100” …
People in SEKEM: Gamal Yassine El-Sayed
To tell the story of Gamal Yassine El-Sayed, one needs to take a closer look at the two key characters of his life: his father Yassine El-Sayed and Dr. Ibrahim …
It’s Eid Time!
“The night of fate, You night of fate, In you came the guidance of the people, In you, in the fasting month of Ramadan!” These words were resounded shortly before …
People in SEKEM: Ahmed Salah Abdel-Halim
The 49 year old Ahmed Salah Abdel-Halim spent 24 years, nearly half of his life, working in SEKEM as a teacher – although he started his career life unknowing what …
People in SEKEM: Aly Zayed
On the 17th of August, one of SEKEMs first members passed away. Aly Zayed had been a gardener at SEKEM since it’s foundation in 1977. This time, we want to …
SEKEM Publishes Vision 2057 on the First Anniversary of the Founder’s Death
One year ago, on the 15th of June 2017, Ibrahim Abouleish, the founder of the SEKEM Initiative, passed away at the age of 80 – in the same year SEKEM …