Stories
From Rejection to Redemption: Badri’s Story of Hope
At 68 years old, Badri’s life could have ended in silence and pain. Once, she had a family. A home. A place in the world. But when the first signs of leprosy appeared, fear and shame began to unravel everything she held dear. One by one, her loved ones turned away....
A Life-Changing Visit: Witnessing God’s Love at Embrace A Village
This blog is a special account of a donor traveling to visit Embrace a Village in person! We know his testimony will encourage many of you. Thank you, Soman. As a longtime donor to Embrace A Village and prayer warrior, I, Soman Varghese, had longed to experience...
Hope and Healing: Stories from Our February Visit to India
Transforming Lives, One Act of Compassion at a Time Joe and Soman have arrived home safely after an inspiring and transformational journey through Tamil Nadu, where they visited Embrace a Village’s rehab center, hospice, and leprosy colonies. Along the way, they...
Lukas’ Story: Finding Hope and Love Through Embrace a Village
In 2004, Embrace a Village began its mission in Deviyakurichi, nestled in the rolling hills of Salem district in Tamil Nadu. This community, a leprosy colony, became a refuge for those cast out by society—individuals like Lukas, who found himself isolated and rejected...
A Journey of Love & Connection: Pray for Joe & Soman in Tamil Nadu
This week, Joe and Soman are setting out on a deeply meaningful journey—one driven by an overwhelming desire to be with our Embrace a Village team, sit with patients in our rehab and hospice centers, and personally visit the remote colonies we serve. More than just a...
Thank You for Bringing Light: Muthuvel’s Renewed Journey
Thank you for your unwavering support and compassion. Because of your generosity, lives are being transformed every day at Embrace a Village. Today, we’d like to share Muthuvel’s inspiring story – a testament to how your support brings hope and renewal to those...
A Brighter Future Begins with Hope – Gangayamma’s Story
As we hit the ground running in 2025, we’re reminded of the incredible impact of love, education, and hope in the lives of children who have faced unimaginable hardships. Today, we want to share Gangayamma’s story – a story of resilience, transformation, and the...
Wishing You a Blessed New Year—And a Step Toward Hope!
As we welcome a brand-new year, we can’t help but feel immense gratitude for your prayers and generous support throughout the past season. With your help, Embrace a Village has brought hope and healing to those affected by leprosy in ways we never dreamed possible....
She was alone and suffering – Your kindness changed her life
Isolation was all she knew - Then she found hope Imagine living in constant pain, with no family, no home, and no one to help. This was the reality for Sembakavalli, a 74-year-old woman in Chennai who had been cast aside by society. Alone and forgotten, she struggled...
Help Restore Dignity and Hope – One Step at a Time
Help Restore Dignity and Hope - One Step at a Time At Embrace a Village, we see firsthand how simple acts of kindness can transform lives. Kannammal's story is one of resilience, courage, and the life-changing power of a single pair of shoes. Kannammal, an elderly...
You Helped Kaliyappan Know He’s Not Forgotten
You Helped Kaliyappan Know He’s Not Forgotten In the remote corners of Tamil Nadu, there are people like Kaliyappan and Rajammal – individuals who have been isolated for years, battling illness and loneliness without anyone to turn to. At 80 years old, Kaliyappan...
Sabari’s Story: How Your Prayers and Support Are Changing Lives
We are so grateful for your continued prayers and support for the children and families we serve through Embrace a Village’s Little Lights after-school program. Your generosity is making a profound difference in the lives of children like Sabari. Sabari, a bright-eyed...