Faith

Inspirational Voices

One of the most quietly inspirational people we have ever met.  Gena Heraty is the Coordinator of the Special Needs program with Nos Petits Freres et Soeurs (NPFS), a home for orphaned and abandoned children in Kenscoff Haiti.  We met in 2011 as part of a volunteer group that traveled to the orphanage to see if we could be of assistance.  

Our presence there was a fleeting visit, unlikely to create any long term change but Gena suffered our company and showed us by example, the amazing and lasting effect her work.  

In 2019 Gena Received an award from the Irish Red Cross and their Humanitarian of the Year.

Her voice from the front line in Haiti helps us to remember those in constant danger.  Her words of faith and compassion are an example of the person she is and the life she lives.

“We pray for all of you. These are difficult times. Do not despair. Dig deep and do put your trust in God. Keep trying to do good and keep trying to make an extra effort to be kind to others. Look beyond yourself and trust you will be given the strength to face whatever awaits you. The Easter story is real. Make it real for you and for someone else. Help someone rise out of despair. You can do it.”