People in SEKEM: Hamdy Hamed
Hamdy Hamed practiced 4 different jobs in SEKEM for a period of nearly 28 years. He learned a lot from SEKEM and rose to the Export Subsidy Department recently. “I …
Hamdy Hamed practiced 4 different jobs in SEKEM for a period of nearly 28 years. He learned a lot from SEKEM and rose to the Export Subsidy Department recently. “I …
100 percent renewable energy, this is not a long-term goal for SEKEM anymore, but shall be achieved within two years. For this purpose, all SEKEM institutions will focus on implementing …
SEKEM Development Foundation (SDF) as partner of the STAND Up! project is inviting young entrepreneurs in the clothing and fashion industry who want to transform their ideas or start-ups into …
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 …
Samar Blasy is the youngest of three siblings. She grew up with her brother and sister in a loving home in Sharqeya to hard working and caring parents. Samar had …
“Unfortunately, there is still so much we don’t know about biodiversity even though it might even be a more pressing issue than climate change. That’s mainly due to the lack …
Through contemplation and meditation, one can observe how the most trivial and routine actions could be a source of life renewal. This can be witnessed in the cycle of leaves …
Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development recently hosted the demo and matchmaking event “Pitch n Match – InnoEgypt and MedUp”. The event celebrated the achievements of 42 startups who pitched their …
A very special year is coming to an end! SEKEM has always welcomed challenges, believing that they bring great potential for change. We are very grateful that despite the global …
“Organic agriculture on SEKEM Wahat Farm is a challenge that brings me happiness and hope!” El-Shahat Sahri is a self-made 47 year old farmer. He is a dedicated man who …
This year was very much affected by the Corona pandemic. The damages are also visible in Egypt. Even before the pandemic, the Egyptian health system was unable to provide proper …
Within the framework of socio-ethical sustainable care, SDF (SEKEM Development Foundation) and ASRT (Academy of Science, Research and Technology) had held a workshop in Cairo on 27th of October under …
Helmy Abouleish spoke about the SEKEM miracle during the Global Impact Conference. Watch his speech here, starting at minute 1:37.
On November 22nd, SEKEM, with the logistical support of HU’s DeVilag Service office, hosted a seminar for the Dutch Embassy in Egypt discussing the opportunities for the future of agriculture …
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 …
“Every man and woman needs to find their sense of purpose, and I have found mine in SEKEM.” Marwa was born in Zagazig, a city in the eastern Nile delta, …
“SEKEM Bedaya – Marilou Fund” supports the residents of the 13 villages around SEKEM to start their own business in order to enhance their economic and social conditions, while establishing …
Bringing Knowledge into Action Gaining knowledge is an admirable quest, but channeling this knowledge to fruitful actions is a much greater responsibility. When you learn the medicinal benefits of herbs, …
SEKEM has high ambitions to promote and grow sustainable agriculture in the desert, to unfold potential of each individual, and to stimulate ethical and fair business practices in a peaceful …
Health is more than the absence of illness. SEKEM wants to develop a concept for integrative health that understands human well-being in its entirety and promotes it preventively. With this, …