How EAV shows love and support around India…
It is an honor to see our services grow since we began in 2003, when we supported five colonies. Today, we serve in more than 35 colonies throughout Tamil Nadu, with a vision to expand hope, healing, and practical support to more communities across India.
Much of this growth is thanks to the caring hearts of our Embrace a Village team. Some of our staff grew up in colonies themselves—and now, with your prayers and support, they can give back to their communities. Each day, they work long hours providing medical services, shoes, foot care, hygiene education, rice, nutrition guidance, daycare, educational programs, a hospice center for the elderly, and spiritual support to colony residents. Their compassion, commitment, and strength are truly inspiring.
Our friend Jothi, pictured above, is a testimony of how care from our incredible staff can transform lives. Jothi’s life was first impacted by leprosy when she was 28 years old, she didn’t immediately receive treatment and found herself near death. Thanks to the intervention of some neighbors, Jothi was taken to the hospital where she recovered for nearly two years.
Nearly 10 years ago, Embrace a Village began to focus more on the remote villages of Tamilnadu. It’s there we met Jothi and her husband struggling to get by. Immediately the team began to take care of them by providing medical care and new shoes. It may seem like a small thing, but to Jothi it was a lifeline. They are now in a much better position in life and are so grateful for the extra support from the EAV team.
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No longer suffering a life of pain.
Ganesan and his wife Andal are living in a small village near the Kallakurichi district of Tamilnadu. Ganesan contracted leprosy at a very young age and did his treatment in Thiyagadurgam leprosy hospital. His life was one of trial and pain – he is now 73 years old and his only income is a pension from the government.
For years, Ganesan didn’t want to beg for income or food, so he worked as a daily laborer on a local farm. He couldn’t manage long hours because of the toll leprosy had taken on his body.
After life took additional tragic turns, Ganesan and his wife were surviving solely on a government pension. Then, nearly seven years ago, during one of our visits to a nearby village, the Embrace a Village team met Ganesan. He still remembers that day clearly. He began to cry because he couldn’t believe someone would bring rice and bandages to him at no cost.
We began visiting Ganesan at his hut, spending time with him and his wife, and showing them genuine compassion, dignity, and consistent care. That steady support became a turning point. Today, Ganesan has a renewed sense of joy in his life—perhaps for the first time.
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Our Latest Efforts
Hema, who we’ve shared about several times, is now in the second year of her two-year primary health care course. She is really enjoying her studies and has made some good friends along the way. She is slowly gaining self-confidence and hope for a better future. Because Embrace a Village responded quickly and compassionately to Hema’s immediate emotional needs after the loss of her family, she has gained new strength and perspective.
Now she has the confidence that there are people committed to providing steady support and guidance for her. It was such a joyful moment to see Hema with Stephanie, Anitha, and Crystal.
The Embrace a Village team is ready to reach 200 families who are currently not receiving any help. From the families we’ve served over the years, we understand the urgency of reaching those who lack consistent support and ongoing care.
Embrace a Family — for $70/month or a one-time gift of $804 annually — you can join this mission to reach more families with the care and support they urgently need. All gifts are tax-deductible, and your support helps fund travel to remote villages and the essential supplies needed to serve families as effectively as possible.
We thank you for your contribution of prayers, support, and encouragement as we continue to reach some of the most remote villages throughout India. Know that every dollar donated and prayer sent up is directly impacting and transforming lives! How incredible.