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, …
Shopping and Trading with Holistic Responsibility
The combination of words may rather sound like something out of a fairy tale than referring to concrete standards and guidelines. But for SEKEM, an Economy of Love is already …
Culture in the Vast Desert under a Sky Full of Stars
Connecting with nature, starting from scratch, learning from each other – those and similar impressions have been expressed by different SEKEM and Heliopolis University co-workers that recently spent several days …
Tailor Made Trainings on Salinity farming
Between the 16th and 20th of February, 2020, two experts on saline agriculture and water management came to SEKEM farm. The students from the Vocational Training Center, some HU members, …
Making the Most of What You Have: How the Crisis Unfolds New Potential
SEKEM School teachers are no strangers to continuous personal development. In normal times, the teachers are enrolled in several programs throughout the year for personal and professional development. Sometimes welcoming …
New Standard for Transparency: “Economy of Love”
Organic, fair, sustainable – customers can already base their choice on a diverse selection of products’ certifications. Currently, most available standards are designed to protect the environment or human rights. …
In Memory of Ibrahim Abouleish: SEKEM’s Annual Report 2019
On June 15, three years ago, SEKEM’s founder Ibrahim Abouleish passed away, exactly 40 years after he founded the SEKEM initiative. SEKEM community continues to realize his vision of holistic …
Interview with Mona Lenzen on Education and Activism
Mona Lenzen, the daughter of SEKEM founder Ibrahim Abouleish represented SEKEM at a Conference in Bangkok on how Education and Activism can be linked closer together to inspire the holistic …
New Skills to Unfold Egypt’s Wooden Potential
In international cooperation, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development and SEKEM’s Vocational Training Center launched their new project on promoting the woodwork sector in Egypt. As SEKEM believes in a global …
Experience the SEKEM Miracle in 8 Minutes!
Experience the SEKEM story in 8 minutes: The story of how a miracle in the desert became reality brilliantly told by the great filmmaker John D. Liu. Share the SEKEM …
COVID-19 Crisis: Changemakers From the World Future Council Urge Global Leaders to Develop a Just and Reselient World
Hamburg, 8th May 2020 – Representatives of the World Future Council from all continents have signed a letter to world leaders in which they outline recommendations and calls for immediate targeted actions …
Organic Food for a Better Health
On the occasion of the World Health Day, SEKEM supports ORGANIC EGYPT in seizing this opportunity as a global health awareness day to shed light on the benefits of Organic …
Spring Festival Postponed, But SEKEM Spirit Is Present
On the 26th of March, SEKEM had planned to celebrate its 43rd Spring Festival and the anniversary of its founder Ibrahim Abouleish. And just like every year, SEKEM’s community was …
SEKEM on the Corona Pandemic
While the world is in crisis, we in SEKEM reflect on how we can actively contribute to overcome the challenges. The Corona crisis affects not only individuals, but also all …
Spray and Pray for the Earth
Especially during these extraordinary challenging times that the world is facing these days, we want to continue to share with you some good news on our several activities. As almost …
Integrative Health: What, Why and How?
Especially now, in the face of the new global challenges, we need to apply and promote a healthy and hygienic lifestyle, not only to face the new spreading disease but …
In Memory of Ibrahim Abouleish – SEKEM’s Visionary Leader
On the 23rd of March, 1937 Ibrahim Abouleish was born, and while most dream of leaving a legacy through their offspring, Ibrahim Abouleish has left way more. Three years from …
Responsibility, Opportunity and Optimism
SEKEM was founded with the idea of sustainable development and caring for the community. The vision that brought Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish to dig the first well in the vast desert …
Information on the Situation in Regard to the Corona Virus
From the day of its foundation more than 40 years ago, SEKEM opened its doors to people from all over the world. It is our core value to exchange knowledge …
Organic delivers: Successful Biofach 2020
“Organic delivers”, this year’s motto of the world’s leading trade fair for organic consumer goods was also reflected in the growing number of exhibitors: 3792 from 110 countries presented themselves …