Support SEKEM

You can support SEKEM's work by purchasing products. The entire amount or profit goes uncut to SEKEM Scandinavia and SEKEM's peacekeeping sustainability work. You can also donate money directly to schools, special classes, farmers or whatever you find interesting. See options below...

Get inspired and feel free to contact us if you have any questions or special requests.

We look forward to hearing from you.

SEKEM needs all the support they can get for peacekeeping sustainability projects.

You can donate directly to e.g.:

• Schoolwork and development
• Special class
• Support a teacher's development
• Music and art education
• Cultural excursions for students
• The farms
• The health house
• Health projects in the 13 villages
• Etc.
  

You can donate a monthly/annual amount or make a one-time donation. You can earmark your donation for specific projects or e.g. a specific teacher. Even small amounts make a big difference for the development in Egypt.

You can deposit donations to SEKEM into our Norwegian bank account at Cultura Bank.

Account no. 1254 20 47117
IBAN: NO1412542047117, BIC/SWIFT: CULTNOK1

All amounts - small or large - are gratefully accepted. You can be anonymous or a visible donor.

Contact us and we will help you further.

The remarkable story of Sekem, a sustainable community which thrives in the Egyptian desert. Explores their pioneering and inspiring vision for the future in ecology, economics, culture and social change.

When Dr Ibrahim Abouleish founded Sekem in 1977, his visionary aim was to create a new kind of sustainable community in the Egyptian desert where high quality biodynamic crops were grown, where workers and residents received holistic healthcare and their children received a meaningful education. In the years since, Sekem has gone from strength to strength, building an impressive network of farms across Egypt and Sudan, and working with local populations to bring about real social change.

In this inspiring book, Helmy Abouleish, son of Dr Abouleish and Chief Executive of Sekem, alongside Christine Arlt, describes the next stage in the development of this innovative community. Through a series of pioneering projects, they set out their vision for an integrated transformation of Egyptian society in the coming decades in areas relating to ecology, economics, culture and social transformation. Among them:

• the provision of holistic education that recognizes the potential of each person
• the promotion of sustainable agriculture and renewable energy to help Egypt become climate neutral
• the development of a recycling economy based on responsible consumption and a sustainable lifestyle
• a celebration of diversity that ensures equal opportunities for all

Through its practical efforts, Sekem and its community demonstrates how people the world over can feel empowered to shape their own society and develop confidence in the future.

Available on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Sekem-Effect-Sustainable-Community-Transform-ebook/dp/B0DVLJVTXB

The Arab world is facing major changes and challenges. What happens in Egypt will be decisive. If this great country succeeds in mobilizing a collective effort for democracy, freedom, and equality, it will create hope for the future and open up many new opportunities.

Young people are the driving force, and a few ethical beacons rise from the desert sands as guides—SEKEM is one of the most prominent. This organization has built a sustainable and ecological agricultural system in one of the most barren regions on earth, while also creating tens of thousands of jobs, schools, health clinics, a cultural center, and now Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development and Leadership. How is this possible? What significance could this have for the new Egypt? Who are the people behind SEKEM? And what can they teach us in Scandinavia?

This book tells the story of the entrepreneur Ibrahim Abouleish and his tireless struggle to create a green oasis in the desert, founded on human dignity and responsibility for the Earth. It is the story of a social pioneer’s courage and ability to break away from secure circumstances and plant a seed for the future—a book that inspires the renewal of social life from a global perspective.

Available from Antropos in Norway: https://antropos.no/produkt/sekem-en-veiviser-for-det-nye-egypt/

Available from Audoniconsin Denmark: https://www.audoniconsbogsalg.dk/antroposofimeditationmv/11986-sekem-en-veiviser-for-det-nye-egypt.html

Ragnhild’s Norwegian book “Klima Psykologi - Bærekraft i Vekst” was published in 2022 by Cappelen Damm AS.

In 2026, an English edition of the book will be published by Heliopolis University Publishing House. Ragnhild has donated the book’s profits to SEKEM.

The book is a vivid and metaphor-rich exploration of climate psychology.

Why should you read this book?

Lead with purpose in a changing world
Discover how to adapt your leadership style to the urgent demands of climate action—and transform sustainability from a buzzword into lived practice.

Understand the psychology behind the climate crisis
Learn how emotions such as fear, grief, and hope shape our responses to the climate crisis, and how these emotions can be transformed into meaningful action.

Build resilient, regenerative organizations
Explore evidence-based tools for creating teams and cultures that thrive amid uncertainty, complexity, and environmental change.

Move from eco-anxiety to empowered action
Develop psychological resilience and emotional intelligence to lead with confidence through ecological and social disruption.

Be the leader the future needs
This book weaves together science, psychology, poetry, and leadership practice to help you inspire change, foster well-being, and leave a lasting positive impact on people and the planet.

Price per book (Norwegian / English): €20

Prices exclude VAT, taxes, and shipping from Norway/Denmark.

To purchase books, please contact
Ragnhild Nilsen – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The world’s first health-promoting, ethical, CO₂-neutral towel has been developed by Dr. Ragnhild Nilsen and produced at SEKEM. The towel is made from wild-harvested seaweed and biodynamic Egyptian cotton. The algae provide the skin with minerals and antioxidants and have health-promoting properties.

Ragnhild Nilsen has donated the remaining stock to SEKEM. When you purchase these towels, the full amount goes directly to SEKEM’s peace-building and sustainability work.

Bath towel 140 × 70 cm – Price €80
Guest towel 70 × 45 cm – Price €45
Washcloth – Price €30

Prices exclude VAT, taxes, and shipping from Norway.
To purchase towels, please contact
Ragnhild Nilsen – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.