Egypt

SEKEM

Upscaling regenerative farming

SEKEM
© John Loudon @ SEKEM Egypt
Sustainable Living, Nurturing Humanity

In November of 2023, COmON’s board visited SEKEM in Egypt. SEKEM is a role model for sustainable social enterprise, where economic, social and cultural development go hand in hand. SEKEM contributes to climate change mitigation and works to increase the area of fertile agricultural land in Egypt, biodiversity, water management, empowerment, education, cultural development, and much more. As an inspiring example, SEKEM shows that there are alternatives to migration. COmON launched a support programme in 2023 to eventually convert 40,000 farmers in Egypt to regenerative farming practices.

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.

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,
  • support individual development through holistic education and medical care,
  • create workplaces reflecting human dignity and supporting employee development,
  • build successful business models in accordance with ecological and ethical principles,
  • innovate for sustainable development through research in natural and social sciences,
  • advocate, locally and globally,  for a holistic approach for sustainable development.

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