Transformation in the 13 Villages
In 2004, Ibrahim Abouleish, SEKEM’s founder had initiated a project to develop the villages surrounding SEKEM Farm. The project was in action for three years, during which the 13 villages …
Portuguese Ambassador Visits SEKEM and Heliopolis University
In the light of the nexus between SEKEM and the European Union, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development (HU) welcomed the Ambassador of Portugal in Egypt, Manuela Franco. The first contact …
News from the Knowledge Center for Organic Agriculture in Africa
The Knowledge Centre for Organic Agriculture in Africa (KCOA) is a collaborative country-led partnership commissioned by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche …
Textile Companies Receive Economy of Love-Certfication
Recently, two new companies have been certified with the Economy of Love (EoL) standard: SEKEM’s textile company NatureTex and one of SEKEM’s partners, the Swedish textile brand OGLAND. OGLAND produces …
News from Organic Egypt
Organic Egypt was launched in 2018 to develop and enrich the organic agriculture sector in Egypt. Together with Egyptian farmers’ associations and local training centers, Organic Egypt empowers organic farmers …
Introducing SEKEM Products in Russia: Interview with New Partners
While attending Biofach fair 2020 in Germany, Mohamed Anwer, SEKEM’s export manager, met a Russian team who were interested in SEKEM’s vision. They wanted to convey the vision in Russia …
Learning to Act Holistically: Forum for Social Initiatives in Egypt
The Social Initiative Forum (SIF) is a platform for all those interested in working towards the realisation of a holistic vision of sustainable development. Heliopolis University (HU) became the venue …
School is More than Just Imparting Knowledge: Educational and Personal Growth at the SEKEM School
Do you remember your first day at school, your first presentation or your first performance in front of the class and the entire school community? It takes a lot of …
Heliopolis University Operates on 100% Renewable Energies
Paving the way for a green future, this November, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development (HU) became the first university in Egypt that operates on 100% renewable energy. The preparation for …
Wahat-Update: It Continues to Grow in Every Sense
There is probably no other place in Egypt where so much is developing in such a short time as in Wahat! Not only the fields are growing more and more, …
We Are Not Machines: Interview with Nana Woo on SEKEM’s Core Program
Nana Woo joined SEKEM in 2018. She came to Egypt from South Korea as a part of an internship program; she found a home within SEKEM and was fascinated by …
Working together for a green future: KHNA meeting in Tunisia
A year and a half had to pass before it was finally possible for the entire team of the Knowledge Hub for Organic Agriculture in North Africa (KHNA) to meet …
Courage to Dare, Courage to Be Human: SEKEM Day 2021
“I learned about a courage in SEKEM that is ready for risk – for everything new and uncertain. But it is also a courage that is linked to a deep …
SEKEM Welcomes Autumn With Wide Arms
On Thursday the 28th of October, SEKEM held its Annual Autumn Festival on the farm, welcoming the new season. This festival’s theme focused on the SEKEM Vision Goal “Sustainable …
SEKEM Founder Honoured by Arab Cooperation for Health and Development
Last week, Sahara, one of the gatherings of agricultural associations and organizations in Egypt was held. Participating companies and associations displayed their products and services. The event introduces agricultural companies …
Interview on SEKEM’s Sustainability Approach
Interview with Maximilian Abouleish-Boes, Ph.D., SEKEM Sustainable Development Lead Maximilian Abouleish-Boes was born in Germany and lives in Egypt since the end of 2009. His mission is to become a …
Farewell and New Beginnings with SEKEM Friends Austria
The SEKEM Friends Austria have been a very active association for many years, they support and promote SEKEM with all their might. The official name of the association is “Association …
Proud Past, Exciting Present, Grant Future: 10 Years Heliopolis University
Dear Friends of the Heliopolis University and SEKEM Community, Part of the holistic SEKEM Vision has always been to build a university, to educate and inspire young people and to …
Invitation SEKEM Day 2021
Invitation SEKEM Day 2021: 2. October in Stuttgart by the SEKEM Freinds Association Germany As global crises worsen, the question for the individual arises again and again: What can I …
Helmy Abouleish Celebrates his 60th Birthday
There was a lot of love in the air on the 28th of July when SEKEM Managing Director Helmy Abouleish celebrated his 60th birthday. “You sometimes drive us to the …