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SEKEMs Newsletter for Economy, Societal Life,

Culture and Ecology in Egypt

Eid-2022

With Agriculture for Climate Protection: Concept for COP27

With Agriculture for Climate Protection: Concept for COP27
In November, the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 27) will take place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. In this context, for sure SEKEM will actively advocate for climate protection. Hence, SEKEM and Heliopolis University have drafted a concept paper outlining how agriculture can make a significant contribution to combating climate change. …

SEKEM Vision-Goal 13:

Responsible Consumption and Sustainable Lifestyle

SEKEM Vision-Goal 13: Responsible Consumption and Sustainable Lifestyle
In the context of the SEKEM Vision 2057 for the development of a sustainable Egypt, we aim to work towards making sustainable consumption possible and commonplace at all levels and for all people: From one’s choices in the supermarket, to the planning of one’s vacations, to the creation of one’s home. By offering adequate and accessible services and inspirations, we wish to motivate people for an adaption of their individual lifestyle.

Interview:

"SEKEM is My First Step to Independence"

Interview: "SEKEM is my first step to independence"
Her Japanese name is Hana Sawadaer. Her Egyptian name is Hana Tarek Mohammed. She is a 24-years-old woman that was raised in a family with disparate cultural backgrounds and that is passionate about animals. At the moment, Hana is building her dream career by studying at the veterinary faculty and working with cows at the SEKEM Farm. …

Launching Economy of Love Education

Launching Economy of Love Education: Learning, Implementing and Sharing Sustainable Development
In order to make the Economy of Love-Standards accessible, an educational program was developed. The program seeks to engage and empower various stakeholders to be active members of the EoL-Community. It aims to raise awareness on how individual daily actions, choices and lifestyles collectively impact people and the environment.

Watch video explanation of the Economy of Love Standard here!

SEKEM Impressions

Spring Festival 2022

On the 24th of March the yearly SEKEM Spring Festival took place. This time the overal topic was climate protection and agriculture. Diverse beautiful contributions were presented on stage by different SEKEM community members.
Photos by Samuel Knaus
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Experiencing SEKEM: Visit by Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Students

Experiencing SEKEM: Visit by Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Students
"Companies can still profit by empowering communities and acting sustainable."

TLG students visited the SEKEM farm as part of their planned leadership and civil engagement activities. The key objectives of the trip were to get introduced to the SEKEM unique module of leadership and sustainable development, and to connect with nature.

Empowering Startup Creation at Heliopolis University

Empowering Startup Creation at Heliopolis University
In the context of Heliopolis University’s (HU) integral cooperation approach, a collaboration with Enroot was initiated. Enroot is a development consultancy committed to supporting inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Egypt. Multidisciplinary approaches, validated international practices, and innovative techniques are the organizations’ primary tools to reach that goal.

SEKEM Mourns the Death of Dr. Roland Schaette

SEKEM Mourns the Death of Dr. Roland Schaette
The chairman of the SEKEM Freunde Deutschland association, Dr. Roland Schaette, passed away on March 21 at the age of 79.

His competence and deep connectedness to the SEKEM vision will be greatly missed by the SEKEM Initiative and the SEKEM Friends Germany. However, many significant impulses that arose from his spirit will continue to accompany the development of SEKEM in Egypt as well as in Germany for a long time and will keep the memories of Roland Schaette alive.

SEKEM Inspiration: Beginning and End

ibrahim abouleish
"I find You, high Powerful to whom I turn myself evermore. At the beginning, I find You and at the end. Do I search for the end it is born from You. You are the beginning which had guided me to fulfillment. The End which is the goal at the start; In the center is You yourself, the I am of the core."

Notebook Ibrahim Abouleish
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