Amina El-Amin
Re-grow Collective
Why she does it:
“For me, regeneration isn’t just about climate — it’s about people. About reconnecting communities to food, to culture, to each other.”
What’s next for Amina and Regrow Collective:
Expanding programs into regional NSW
Partnering with First Nations organisations on land regeneration projects
Launching a social enterprise selling produce boxes direct from urban farms
“If we don’t rebuild our relationship with soil, we don’t rebuild our relationship with life.”
Combining ancient knowledge with modern methods
Regrow Collective weaves together Indigenous land care practices and permaculture design. “This isn’t about copying trends,” Amina says. “It’s about respecting systems that kept this land healthy for millennia.”
Creating pathways for young people
Many of Regrow’s trainees are from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Through mentorship and skills training, they’re building careers in sustainable agriculture — a sector not always seen as accessible.
Redefining what a ‘farm’ looks like
Vacant lots, school yards, council-owned land: Amina believes any space can become a growing space. It’s a philosophy grounded in practicality and possibility.
When Amina El-Amin first stepped into a community garden in Western Sydney, it wasn’t as an expert — it was as a volunteer looking for fresh food for her family. What she found was something bigger: the realisation that growing food together could heal more than just hunger.
That moment sparked a journey.
Today, Amina is the founder of Regrow Collective — an organisation dedicated to transforming under-used urban land into productive micro-farms. These aren’t just gardens; they’re living classrooms, local supply chains, and places of cultural exchange.
Since 2020, Regrow Collective has activated over 40 sites across NSW, supplying organic produce to food co-ops, refugee kitchens, and low-income households.
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