When Doraiswami was just 18, life changed forever. Diagnosed with leprosy in his small village near Coimbatore, he wasn’t met with care or compassion—he was met with fear. Friends drifted away. Family kept their distance. In an instant, his world fell silent.
As the years passed, the disease left its mark—curled fingers, ulcerated feet, and a body weary from walking from village to village. He searched for acceptance, for survival, for a place to simply be.
By the time he turned 68, Doraiswami had nothing left—no home, no income, and no one who called him by name. Forgotten by the world, he was slowly fading.
The Day Everything Changed
That’s when Embrace a Village found him.
Doraiswami was brought to our hospice in Coimbatore—a place where the forgotten are remembered, the lonely are embraced, and healing extends far beyond the physical.
Here, he was lovingly bathed, fed nourishing meals, given clean clothes, and provided with a soft bed to rest. But the greatest gift was something he had lost long ago: dignity.
Our staff listened to his stories and called him Anna—elder brother—a name of respect and belonging. For the first time in decades, Doraiswami felt like family.
A Transformation Made Possible by You
Today, Doraiswami smiles often. He laughs with friends. He greets visitors with a sparkle in his eyes. And recently, he said something that moved us all:
“For so long, I thought I was cursed… but now, I feel like I’ve been chosen—for love, for care, for peace in my final years.”
This transformation—this restoration of dignity—happens because of you.
What Your Support Makes Possible
Thanks to donors and prayer partners, Embrace a Village provides:
- Hospice care for those abandoned in their final years
- Ulcer care and wound treatment for leprosy-affected patients
- Nutritious meals for individuals and families in need
- Custom footwear for those with leprosy-damaged feet
- Educational programs for children of leprosy-affected families
- Vocational training to help restore independence
How You Can Help
If you already support Embrace a Village through giving or prayer, thank you. Your kindness changes lives in the most beautiful ways.
If you’re not yet involved and feel led, we invite you to join us—whether with a one-time gift or as a monthly supporter.
Give the Gift of Dignity and Compassion
Because everyone deserves to be called by name.
Everyone deserves to be loved.
And no one should ever walk alone.