Decades ago, there was a happily married father of two who farmed his land and led a full life. Yet, when we met him, he was a 60-year-old living alone in a remote village in the Salem district. This was a far cry from his previous life. His transformative story below...
Tis the season to EMBRACE love and hope Embrace a Village exists to advocate for people society has shunned and ignored. Being entrusted with God’s provision is an honor, and it allows us to serve some of the most vulnerable with dignity, compassion, and consistent...
Patients living in remote villages often endure long commutes to access primary health care. It’s exhausting, and overwhelming, so many avoid seeking treatment altogether. That’s why we are so excited about our newly equipped medical van! Our staff now serves even...
Our hospice center provides care for the older generation of patients as many do not have family or have been shunned by their relatives. Once left to feel hopeless and completely worthless, those at our hospice center begin to thrive. It is here that many enter a...
It is an honor to share stories from the men, women, and children we get to serve. Today we introduce you to Balu. Balu, now a 45-year-old man living in our Hospice center, first contracted leprosy at the age of 22. An age that is usually so full of hope and...
Celebrating a decade of service Manoharan contracted leprosy at age 33 as a married man and father of two boys. He was running a small grocery shop in his village to support his family, but slowly, his health started deteriorating, and he became very weak. His wounds...
Your generosity provides hope. Today we get to share how your faithfulness and God’s grace have allowed us to serve Mrs. Pavayee. Mrs. Pavayee is a sweet woman who found hope to stay alive through the EAV volunteers. Before her diagnosis of leprosy about 15 years ago,...
A Family Finding Renewed Faith and Hope Today we want to share how your generosity has impacted the life of Kirubaidas. Kirubaidas is 86 years old and was raised in an agricultural family with no particular religious background. He grew up as one of seven children,...
A stigma that follows you long after the cure The social exclusion of leprosy packs the most powerful punch -- more so than the physical impairment. When society sees a lost or disfigured limb, patients are skipped over for jobs, marriages, and ways to provide and...
Obliterating shame through the Goat Project With access to goats, food, and farming training, families are now able to support their families financially! https://vimeo.com/563774174 Your generosity helps provide essential care and support for people affected by...
The farmer and his wife Kaliyan and his wife married and enjoyed a beautiful and peaceful first year of marriage. He was a farmer by trade, and their life was a happy one, but sadly, that all changed. He no longer tends the land because shortly after their first...
Mom’s sacrifice their own needs ahead of their families. They are fearless warriors and often the unsung heroes. Amrutha, a mom who suffers from leprosy is no exception. Tragedy has marked her journey, but her gentle resilience and deep faith carry her each day. We...