Gena Heraty and all those taken with her have been released after their kidnapping on 3 August 2025 from the Sainte-Helene property in Kenscoff, Haiti. Her family said they are relieved and deeply grateful to people in Haiti and internationally who worked to secure the group’s safe return. They acknowledged support from An Tánaiste Simon Harris, the Department of Foreign Affairs and ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason. Heraty has lived in Haiti for 32 years and runs the Sainte-Helene orphanage, which can accommodate up to 270 children. The family requests privacy as those involved recover and expresses hope for peace in Haiti.
We are so delighted to be able to share that Gena, and all those taken with her, have been released following their kidnapping on 3 August, 2025, from the St Helene property in Kenscoff, Haiti.
We are so deeply grateful to everyone, in Haiti and internationally, who has worked tirelessly over these terrible weeks to help secure their safe return.
For now our priority is Gena - her health, protection and privacy - and those in her care. We kindly ask that the media respect the need for privacy as all those involved recover from this traumatic ordeal.
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