A Visit to SEKEM’s Carpentry Workshop / Part (2)
Conversation with the craftsmen Mohamed Saber and Ali Al-Sayed Ali Mohamed Saber is a graduate of the carpentry training at SEKEM and has been the head of the training program …
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A Visit to SEKEM’s Carpentry Workshop / Part (1)
The carpentry production and training workshop in SEKEM has a rich history of contributing to building carpentry and furniture production for both internal expansion projects and external markets. Currently, this …
Throwback to COP28: “4 per 1000” Day 2023 – Helmy Abouleish, CEO Sekem Group
Watch our CEO, Mr. Helmy Abouleish, deliver an inspiring speech at the occasion of the UNFCCC COP 28 in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), the “4 per 1000 Initiative: Soils for …
SEKEM Group’s Impact Recognized in the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions Discussion Paper
We are delighted to announce our recognition in the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions Discussion Paper, titled “Business Action for Adaptation & Resilience Bridging gaps for businesses to deliver the …
Orion Magazine: SEKEM’s Journey of Consciousness
We were recently featured in Orion Magazine’s “The Journey of Consciousness” by Christopher Nye. The article explores SEKEM’s story, founded by Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish, and how it has blossomed into …
Cultivating the Future: Announcing the First African Biodynamic Conference in May 2024
As we embark on a new year, we are thrilled to celebrate a century of Agricultural Transformation through biodynamic agriculture. Together, we are dedicated to cultivating an African Biodynamic Movement. …
February highlights: Heliopolis University Addresses Advancing Sustainable Water Management during its latest Social Initiative Forum
In the heart of Egypt, Heliopolis University hosted its latest Social Initiative Forum. Drawing inspiration from the SEKEM Group’s dedication to ecological responsibility, the forum focused on a critical global …
February highlights: SEKEM Group Showcases Organic Power at Biofach 2024
We proudly participated in Biofach 2024, the world’s leading trade fair for organic food, held from February 13-16 in Nuremberg, Germany. This participation marks a pivotal moment for us as …
SEKEM Group’s Participation at COP28 UAE
We are delighted to have been present at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates from November 30 to December 12, alongside the Egyptian Biodynamic …
Erasmus+ Youth Exchange Project in SEKEM: Austrian Students Exploring Egypt
In October, the first Erasmus+ Youth Exchange Project of SEKEM Austria and the Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development (HU) took place in Egypt under the title “Greening the Desert together! …
Helmy Abouleish spoke at Agriculture Ministers’ Conference, GFFA
SEKEM CEO Helmy Abouleish held a speech at the Agriculture Ministers’ Conference, GFFA (Global Forum For Food and Agriculture) in Berlin recently. Here you can read and watch his speech: …
Mindful Leadership Experience 2024
An Inspirational journey for new impulses in the new year. Transformative experiences, encounters and fresh ideas. Tree planting and nature solo in the white desert – mindfulness meditation – mindful …
Call for Crowdfunding: Sustainable Building in the Desert
Climate change is hitting, Egypt’s population is growing rapidly and the demand for housing is increasing. We want to continue our development and implementation of construction methods and techniques that …
Video: SEKEMs Vision and Goals explained in 4 Minutes
What drives SEKEM? What history and ideas built the foundation of the Initiative and it’s approach? This illustrated video, based on an interview of the podcast “Investing in Regenerative Agriculture …
The Sexual Harassment Free Campus of Heliopolis University
Sexual harassment is a serious problem in Egypt. It is difficult to determine the current percentage of women who have experienced sexual harassment due to underreporting and cultural factors that …
Helping Earth to Heal Itself – The Basalt Mill in Wahat
An approach formulated by Dutch professor Dr. Olaf Schuiling offers an exciting solution to the climate change problem. This concept is based on geological understanding of how earth has solved …
Invitation: SEKEM Festival 2024
We want to celebrate and take action with you: The SEKEM vision has been alive in Egypt for over 45 years now; SEKEM friends in many countries support this vision …
SEKEM Inspirations – Book published in Spanish
We are happy to announce that additionally to the English and German versions and due to high demand, “SEKEM Inspirations” is now available digital in Spanish as well: Inspiraciones Sekem: …
Podcast Episode with Helmy Abouleish: Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food
Koen van Seijen from “Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food” had an interview with Helmy Abouleish – and made an inspiring podcast episode out of it. The Investing in Regenerative …
SEKEM at the World Child Forum in Davos
A delegation from Heliopolis University visited Switzerland in the frame of the World Child Forum in Davos and was invited to visit Germany as well. We want to share their …