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 …
New IT Training Course at SEKEM’s VTC in the Planning
SEKEM’s Vocational Training Centre (VTC) enables teenagers, to learn a trade, including mechanics, plumbing, ready-made garment production, carpentry, general administration, electronic technology, photovoltaic installation and maintenance, as well as agriculture …
Renewable Energies in Wahat
On our desert farm in Wahat El-Bahareyya, we are currently reclaiming several hundreds of hectares of desert land through sustainable agriculture and supported by a crowdfunding campaign. Here is the …
On a Mission for Organic Agriculture in Dubai
Ibrahim Abouleish, the founder of SEKEM and Heliopolis University (HU), was invited to Dubai 9 years ago by His Royal Highness Sheikh Dr.Sultan bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi III, a member of …
Open a Book for a Better Future: Free Digital International Library Launched
Wouldn’t it be great if you could find all the published books online? UNESCO reports that there are almost 800 million people who are illiterate, and this is not just …
Theatre for Social Change – Theatre Hub at Heliopolis University and its Space of Culture
In many parts of the world, hardly any arts and cultural events have taken place in recent months. However, the “Space of Culture” at Heliopolis University (HU) had not stopped …
Clean Water for the 13 Villages
“The overriding aim of the 13 Villages project is to strive for a life of dignity for all people living in the area around SEKEM,” says Anas Saad who is …
SEKEM becomes first “Economy of Love” certified Company
After substantial effort and preparation, SEKEM becomes the first Economy of Love certified company. Economy of Love (EoL) is a certification for products that are sustainable, ethical and transparent throughout …
Webinar on Regreening the Desert
Heliopolis University, ICARDA (International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas) and IWMI (International Water Management Institute) are organizing a webinar on the occasion of the World Day to Combat …
SEKEM Report 2020 Launched
CEO Statement: SEKEM Report 2020 Egypt, like other countries in the world, has to deal with the negative impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic on people’s health, and we took all …
More and More Culture in the Desert
Not only the barren fields are becoming greener day by day on the SEKEM desert farm in Wahat El-Bahareyya; the cultural offerings are also becoming more colourful and multifaceted. Around …
SEKEM – A Home for Humanity – Film
SEKEM has launched a short film collaborating with the Home for Humanity initiative to tell the story of a miracle in the desert that embodies and represents the spirit of …
Online Seminar on Integrative Health, Nutrition & Lifestyle Coaching
SEKEM Online Seminar: Integrative Health, Nutrition & Lifestyle Coaching May, 11, 7:30 PM Zoom-Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89413233338 On May 11 SEKEM will host an Online Seminar about the SEKEM Vision Goal for …
Local Noon: New Art Piece on HU Campus
On March 21, the Heliopolis University (HU) campus was enriched by a special work of art named “Local Noon” or “A.M. P.M.”. The art piece indicates when the sun is …
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. …
High Level Visit by EU Ambassador Christian Berger
Forty-four years ago, the European Union and Egypt started fostering their bilateral relations. Challenges turned into opportunities and international as well as regional developments could be achieved. SEKEM has always …
Story from the Heart: Gender Equality on the International Women’s Day
As every day, also the 8th of March started with the traditional SEKEM Circle. But on that special occasion women stood at the front forming a circle themselves and leading …
Eco-health: Always Taking Care of You
SEKEM has just launched its medical insurance and Integrative Health Service to keep the SEKEM employees and Heliopolis University members safe and sound. Eco-health isn’t just a traditional medical insurance …
Sunday Diary VI – Memories of SEKEM Founder Ibrahim Abouleish
Scientific Research Ibrahim Abouleish emphasized that at present, scientific research is considered the biggest challenge. A scientific mindset, that is not limited to theoretical understanding is a necessity to everyone …
INTECMED Project
INTECMED Project The goal of INTECMED, a project co-funded by the EU, is the development of incubators for innovation and technological transfer in the Mediterranean region. The project aims at …