Family of Irish missionary kidnapped in Haiti 'devastated'
Summary
An Irish missionary named Gena Heraty was kidnapped from an orphanage near Port-au-Prince, Haiti, along with seven employees and a child. The Irish government and other international partners are working to secure their release. Gang violence and kidnappings are common in the area, and the UN reports high levels of crime in Haiti's capital.Key Facts
- Gena Heraty was kidnapped from the Sainte-Hélène orphanage in Kenscoff, near Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
- The orphanage cares for over 250 children and is run by the humanitarian group Nos Petits Frères et Sœurs.
- Attackers broke through a wall to enter the orphanage but did not use weapons.
- Eight people, including Heraty, were taken, and their location is unknown.
- The Irish government and international partners are working on their release.
- Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, faces significant gang violence, with gangs controlling much of the city.
- UN figures show high rates of kidnapping and deaths in Haiti, with 350 people kidnapped in the first half of 2025.
- Talks between Irish and Haitian officials are ongoing to resolve the situation.
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