|
|
|
Dear reader,
we've collected some stories about SEKEM, its companies, network and activities for you. We wish you an interesting read.
|
|
Your SEKEM Public Relations Department - October, 2020
|
|
|
|
SEKEM News App for Your Smartphone
Have you seen our new SEKEM News App? Have you experienced the convenience of getting great content directly onto your smartphone? Download the app now - totally for free!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In 2019, SEKEM Development Foundation (SDF) reinitiated SEKEM’s old project for the development of the surrounding 13 villages in Belbeis. With the support of Heliopolis University staff and students, the data collection phase was concluded successfully. Based on the information gathered, SEKEM was able to determine the areas for development and plan for projects accordingly. To tackle the unemployment challenge …
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
On our desert farm in Wahat El-Bahareyya, we are currently reclaiming another 63 hectares of desert land through sustainable agriculture and supported by a crowdfunding campaign. Here is the latest update. By Randa Seyam who coordinates the campaign in Egypt. The second phase of our “Greening the Desert” project has started in February. Since then, two more pivots were installed …
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In 2057 we envision Egypt to be climate neutral! One step towards this goal is done by becoming a partner of Ecosia. Ecosia is an ecological search engine that was launched in 2009. It helps raise awareness of climate change and empowers all interested individuals to contribute to solutions and actions against global heating. Ecosia offers a transparent tool that …
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As obvious as it is that chemical pesticide and fertilizer are harmful for health and the environment, it is also clear that the alternative which is mainly manual labor is more costly. SEKEM now starts to focus on working with natural predators in order to control pests. Is pesticide doing more good than bad? The role of pesticide is to …
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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, all employees gather to share and discuss ideas on SEKEM’s vision and mission in order to deepen understanding of the meaning of sustainable development and the application of its principles. …
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 in her nature, no matter if you are an old friend or a new acquaintance. Even if you have just met her, she gives you the feeling that you have …
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
We hope you like our monthly newsletter and would like to invite you to share it with your friends and network.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
  
|
|
|
|
|
|
SEKEM Head Office
3 Cairo Belbes Desert Road
P.O.Box 2834 El Horreya, Heliopolis
Cairo, Egypt
Tel.: 0020 2 265 88 124
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.sekem.com
News: www.sekem.com/en/news/
|
|
|
|
|
|
