Stories
Here’s How You Can Help Fund Hope for Leprosy Patients
Amrutha's Story Amrutha is a 74-year-old sweet little elderly woman who lives in one of the leprosy colonies in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu. She lost her eyesight and all her fingers and toes due to leprosy. But long before leprosy attacked her, she was a...
Powerful Spirit-filled Testimony from Jagan Nathan
We are so grateful for your interest in Embrace a Village. Today we have a special story about a man named Jagan Nathan. He is 80 years old and has lived with leprosy for the last 50 years. Jagan Nathan Today, he is happy, living with us in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu,...
“I can count on Embrace a Village no matter what”
This month, we have so much to celebrate as we venture back into Tamil Nadu with medical supplies and food for the villagers. God has heard our heart’s cry to be with the people and we are serving them with renewed energy and excitement. Today we wanted to share a...
UPDATE: We are traveling and serving in Tamil Nadu again!
As we seek to serve with compassion and care, our hearts are motivated by a deep desire to help others. When we see a need, whether it be a medical, nutritional, spiritual, or educational need, we can’t help but be moved into action! Thank you for supporting our...
Left sick and alone in a hut – how one man found Hope
It is common for leprosy patients to experience rejection from friends, family, and society. They are cast out because people are afraid of catching the disease. Sadly, they don't know that this is a curable condition. The wounds usually limit a person's ability to...
Here’s why your prayers are making a difference
2020 has caught everyone by surprise, but we trust that God has equipped us to not only endure, but to thrive as we share His love and hope with those we serve. Thank you for covering us in your prayers! Tamil Nadu is reporting the highest COVID case numbers in India...
August Good News Update
Every tutoring session is one step closer to a brighter future. When families are ostracized from society, it’s no surprise that a child’s education and their prospects for the future suffer. Without a good education, they often continue living in the colonies and...
July Update From Embrace a Village
We just sent out our monthly newsletter for July, so if you’re not subscribed yet you can do that on our website, click here and scroll to the bottom. Here’s what’s happening at Embrace the Village in July: Over the years, we have worked to build a sustainable...
Why we teach our patients about self-care
Our team approaches self-care in a few different ways, namely through education and awareness. We teach people how to recognize early signs of leprosy so they can receive treatment quickly to fight the disease and slow the spread of infection. Early detection leads to...
How one man with polio is saving lives
We wanted to share a heartwarming story about one man’s sacrificial love that is saving lives. Due to the restrictions, our staff has been unable to serve in some of the rural villages. At first, this was not a problem, because we sent a 30-day supply to the...
If you’re new here, read this
Dear family, Although life at Embrace a Village is different during the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to take a moment to share about life in southern Asia when things aren't quite as chaotic. Our team is dedicated to keeping our patients and their families safe...
COVID-19 Update
Hello Embrace a Village family, We are living through a period in history that generations after us will learn about in school. It’s an intense time, and many of us are at a crossroads. Do we choose faith or fear? We can’t deny what is happening in our physical...