Our Vision

Sustainable development towards a future where every human being can unfold his individual potential; where mankind lives together in social forms reflecting human dignity; and where all economic activity is conducted in accordance with ecological and ethical principles.

Our Mission

To realize our vision for sustainable development in Egypt:

we established Biodynamic agriculture as the competitive solution for the environmental, social and food security challenges of the 21st century
we support individual development through holistic education and medical care
we create workplaces reflecting human dignity and supporting employee development
we build successful business models in accordance with ecological and ethical principles
we innovate for sustainable development through research in natural and social sciences
we advocate, locally and globally, for a holistic approach for sustainable development

Our Values

In nature, every organism is independent and at the same time systemically inter-connected to other organisms. Inspired by these ecological principles, which represent the wisdom of nature and the universe, we continuously strive to gain and sustain a harmonious balance between the following polarities and to integrate them into our development.

About SEKEM

The SEKEM initiative (formally known as SEKEM Development Foundation) was founded to realize the vision of sustainable human development. Its mission is the development of the individual, society and environment through a holistic concept integrating economic, societal and cultural life. Above all, SEKEM aspires to be an impulse for continuous development in all parts of life, to be not only a model for, but also a contribution to the development of the entire world.

In 1977, Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish started the SEKEM initiative on an untouched part of the Egyptian desert (70 hectares) 60 km northeast of Cairo. Using Biodynamic agricultural methods, desert land was revitalized and a striving agricultural business developed. Over the years, SEKEM became the umbrella of a multifaceted agro-industrial group of companies and NGOs. Today, SEKEM is regarded as a leading social business worldwide.

In 2003, the Schwab Foundation selected Dr. Abouleish as one of the world's outstanding Social Entrepreneurs. In the same year, SEKEM and Dr. Abouleish received the prestigious "Right Livelihood Award”, also known as the Alternative Nobel Prize. The awarding committee stated that "SEKEM demonstrates how a modern business model combines profitability and success in world markets with a humane and spiritual approach to people while maintaining respect for the environment."