Replante Grand’Anse is a 501 (c) nonprofit organization dedicated to minimizing animal loss during a hurricane, replanting trees after a hurricane, and reducing famine caused by the loss of crops and animals in Grand’Anse, Haiti; the Caribbean; and South America. As a nonprofit, we are dedicated to minimizing famine caused by the devastation of hurricanes.
The Historical Significance and Current Vulnerability of Grand’Anse in Southern Haiti
In its historical context, Southern Haiti’s Grand’Anse was a beacon of ecological richness, contributing significantly to the grandeur of Pic Macaya. This region was once a vital source of oxygen, a model of ecological diversity, teeming with a wide array of plants and animals, including fruit trees, ornamental specimens, and lush forests. It served as a granary for the nation and a thriving habitat for its inhabitants. Regrettably, a series of unfortunate events, including the devastating Hurricane Matthew of 2016, coupled with unsustainable logging practices, mangrove deforestation, and the reckless exploitation of wood resources, have collectively cast a dark shadow over this once-vibrant ecosystem, placing it in a precarious state of vulnerability.
What We Do
Board Members
Rose Francois
CEO | Founder
Rose, an experienced nurse, graduated from Texas Christian University (TCU). Born and raised in Haiti, I know first hand the consequences of deforestation and hurricane devastation. Thus, I became passionate about reforestation, tree preservation and animal protection. I founded Replante Grand’Anse in the wake of Hurricane Matthew in 2016, which has been recorded as one of the most devastating hurricanes in the Caribbean.
Monode Joseph
Co-Founder | President of Caribbean/Haiti Region
I hold a Master in water treatment at College St. Laurent in Quebec, Canada. I am the president of the Haiti Chamber of Commerce and Co-Founder of Replante Grand’Anse. I became zealous about reforestation, water conservation and treatment. I believe clean water access should be a right to all, not a privilege.
Maxie S. Davis
CFO
I am a Marine combat Vietnam veteran, dog lover, retired salesman. I’m passionate about forest preservation, especially the preservation of the Amazon, global reforestation and animal protection.
Justin Powell
COO | Secretary | President of South America Region
Justin Powell is a proud alumnus of University of Texas at Dallas, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology with a minor in neuroscience. He proudly served in the military including a tour in Iraq. Justin has worked in the non profit sector, working with veterans and civilians since 2018 bringing his experience to the board of Replante Grand’Anse in 2023.