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Dear reader,
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we've collected some stories about SEKEM, its companies, network and activities for you. We wish you an interesting read.
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Your SEKEM Public Relations Department - July, 2018
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One year ago, on the 15th of June 2017, Ibrahim Abouleish, the founder of the SEKEM Initiative, passed away at the age of 80 – in the same year SEKEM celebrated its 40th anniversary. In this context, SEKEM community decided to further develop the founding vision and formulated an updated vision, mission and goals for 2057. “Whatever you can do, …
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On June 22, SEKEM had been awarded the 2018 Outstanding Environmental Peace Prize during the Luxembourg Peace Prize ceremony. The “Schengen Peace Foundation and the “World Peace Forum” recognized SEKEM for its commitment to sustainable development with an integral dedication. The prize for Outstanding Environmental Peace seeks an individual or organization which builds peace directly or promotes the culture of peace via environmental initiatives or practices …
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This year, the World Day to Combat Desertification had the topic “Land has true value - Invest in it”. It is a raised call from the United Nation Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) to all involved parties, including worldwide decision makers, producers, and consumers, to support sustainable investments in the future of lands. The UNCCD emphasizes through this message that land is a worthy tangible asset beyond just monetary values …
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In July again, the German SEKEM Shop offers three special promotions: Date Trio, Gourmet Oil Package and the SEKEM Tasting Pack. In addition, the date confections are on sale and the date syrup is available for a super special rate of only 1.50€ due to the short BBD. New arrivals are: 3 different kinds of oriental mixed spices and two …
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At the recent General Assembly of Demeter International, Helmy Abouleish had been elected as the new president. 21 years after its foundation, the pioneers Thomas Lüthi and Susanna Küffer stepped back from their functions. Thomas Lüthi was given the title of honorary president for his merits and Susanna Küffer received the title of Honorary Board member. “The new president Helmy …
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“I was seven when I first learned about electrical repair and maintenance,” says Rady Zaki. “That was at my uncle’s workshop, where he taught me all the basics about it.” Rady is SEKEM’s Electricity Specialist for more than 25 years. He is responsible for setting up and maintaining electricity in all premises of SEKEM and Heliopolis University. “I was already …
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Helmy Abouleish visited the 40th anniversary celebration of the Biodynamic Farmers School at the Lake Constance in Germany. Making the impossible possible meant 40 years ago for a group of Demeter farmers to start their own vocational training for Biodynamic agriculture at the Lake Constance in Germany. Since then, young people have been learning the art of agriculture directly at the farms …
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Noura Nasser, the SEKEM teacher had recently won the first place at a national Para Powerlifting Championship, governed by the Egyptian Paralympic Committee. The competition was between disability challengers representing ten sport clubs. Among them was Noura …
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SEKEM Head Office
3 Cairo Belbes Desert Road
P.O.Box 2834 El Horreya, Heliopolis
Cairo, Egypt
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