Irish missionary and child, 3, among nine kidnapped from Haiti orphanage
Published: 8/4/2025

Nine people, including an Irish missionary and a three-year-old child, were kidnapped from a Haiti orphanage by gang members. Gena Heraty, the facility's director and a renowned humanitarian worker, was among those taken. The kidnappers broke through a wall to enter the orphanage, which cares for more than 240 children, and there have been no ransom demands so far. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of gang violence and kidnappings in Haiti, particularly in areas around Port-au-Prince.