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Your SEKEM Public Relations Department - September, 2019

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Economy of Love: A New Label for Holistic Sustainable Production

Economy of Love: A New Label for Holistic Sustainable Production
The concept of an "Economy of Love" has been an integral part of SEKEM's economic activities already for many years. It had been an important concern to SEKEM founder Ibrahim Abouleish, to promote an economic model that is transparent along the entire value chain and that does not only guarantee fair prices, but also considers and promotes development opportunities for …

People in SEKEM: Ashraf Saleh

People in SEKEM: Ashraf Saleh
Ashraf Saleh is a part of SEKEM family already for more than half of his life! The  48 years old joined SEKEM 27 years ago when his two sisters who had been engaged as teachers at SEKEM school told him about that “special place”.  His first interaction with SEKEM community was then with Ibrahim Abouleish, SEKEM’s founder, who made sure …

Join SEKEMsophia Symposium No 3

Join SEKEMsophia Symposium No. 3
How did the vision of the SEKEM founder Ibrahim Abouleish become reality? How is this social innovation working and how does it affect people’s lives? How can an efficient economy, a healthy social life and a living culture develop together? How can partnership between east and west build peace and prosperity? …

First Harvest and Cultural Activities in the Desert

First Harvest and Cultural Activities in the Desert
On its desert farm in Wahat El-Bahareyya, SEKEM wants to reclaim 63 hectares of desert land through sustainable agriculture and supported by a crowdfunding campaign.  Here is update number 4! Join! Video Update No 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK729LORyN4 Almost three months after sowing, we were able to harvest the first peppermint plants. 8,5 hectares of former desert land brought already more …

SEKEM is Beacon of Hope

SEKEM is Beacon of Hope
SEKEM is featured in a new research report called “Beacons of Hope: Accelerating Transformations to Sustainable Food Systems”. Launched on August 13 by the Global Alliance for the Future of Food, this report showcases 21 initiatives from across the world that are working in diverse ways to achieve sustainable, equitable, and secure food systems. Each ...

Scouts on a Visit at SEKEM

Scouts on a Visit at SEKEM
The diverse activity fields of the SEKEM Initiative and the beautiful nature of the SEKEM Farm attract many people from all over Egypt. Among the most loyal visitors are youth groups from the Egyptian city of Minya, who are setting up their camp several times a year for around 3 nights at the SEKEM Farm. Recently, a group of scouts …

Registration Open: Social Initiative Forum 2019 in SEKEM

Registration Open: Social Initiative Forum 2019 in SEKEM
SEKEM and the Social Initiative Forum announce the opening of the registration for this years forum in Egypt on the topic "Individual Potential Unfolding for the Future". People can now register and choose between different ticket options. On the new Website all information on the Social Initiative Forum 2019 at SEKEM are provided: program, speakers, tickets, sightseeing and more. From 12 …

New SEKEM Film Out Now

New SEKEM Film Out Now
The two Austrian filmmakers Ramon Pachernegg and Jasmine Wagner have visited SEKEM several times in recent years, among others on behalf of the SEKEM Friends Austria for a film portrait on the association. After their last visit in March, they made a very informative 35-minute new SEKEM film portrait from the footage collected over the past three years, including wonderful …
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