Stories
Thangavelu’s Story: Finding Family Again
Once, Thangavelu dreamed of a full life filled with purpose and joy. But leprosy changed his path, leaving him with fragile feet wrapped in bandages, declining health, and years of suffering in isolation. The pain was not just physical—it was the deep loneliness of...
Nadarajan’s Story: Finding Hope After Isolation
At 59, Nadarajan lives in a small village in Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu. Once strong and independent, his life was shattered by the cruel grip of leprosy. The disease cost him one leg, leaving him with an amputation, and his remaining foot is scarred with ulcers...
Remembered, Restored, and Fed with Love: Kandasami’s Story
At 80 years old, Kandasami still remembers when his laughter echoed across the fields. He was once known in his village for his strength, kindness, and devotion to his family. Farming wasn’t just his livelihood—it was part of who he was. But at 40, strange symptoms...
From Cursed to Chosen: Doraiswami’s Journey to Dignity
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...
A Simple Pair of Shoes. A Life Transformed.
For most people, a pair of shoes is just a daily necessity. But for Velu, they became the key to walking without pain—and to reclaiming his dignity. Velu, now 70 years old, was diagnosed with leprosy at 35. For years, he worked in a small provision shop to support his...
“They gave me back my life”
In the quiet corners of Bharathapuram leprosy colony, a man named Ramakanth sits in his modest home with a smile that speaks of quiet triumph. At 63, he has walked through more pain than many of us can imagine—and yet, today, he stands in hope. Years ago, Ramakanth...
In the Quiet, Friendship Bloomed
In the peaceful foothills of Tamil Nadu, at the Embrace a Village hospice, two women sit side by side on the veranda. The morning sun spills across the floor as birds sing nearby, and in that quiet space, friendship blooms. Suseela and Vijayamma were once...
Jameson’s Story: Three Generations, One Legacy of Hope
In a quiet village in Tamil Nadu, a story of remarkable strength and purpose is unfolding—a story rooted in suffering, but blossoming in faith. It’s the story of Jameson, a bright and determined 11th-grade student, who carries within him the legacy of a family...
“I would have been gone… if not for Embrace a Village.”
We wanted to take a moment to share a special update with you—one that reminds us all why your love, prayers, and giving matter so deeply. Gowri, a 70-year-old widow from a small village near Chennai, has lived through decades of struggle. Diagnosed with leprosy at...
“They never forgot us, even when the world did.”
For nearly twenty years, Arul Mary and her husband Joseph have been walking a difficult road—together. They live in the northern part of Chennai, and both were affected by leprosy at a very young age. When the disease stole their strength and separated them from...
This Giving Tuesday, Double Your Impact to Bring Hope
Today is Giving Tuesday—a day to come together and spark real change. And thanks to you, we’ve already seen how just one gift can rewrite a story. Meet Mohanapriyan, a bright 10-year-old from a leprosy-affected family where daily meals are uncertain and education...
“You have been my family when the world forgot me.”
In the quiet village of Deviyakurichi, a 72-year-old man named Shanmugam lives with strength that leprosy could never steal. At just 27, he was diagnosed with the disease that would change the course of his life. Over the years, his body bore its scars—his feet...