Stories
“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...
You’re Planting Hope in the Heart of Tamil Nadu
We’re so grateful for you. Because of your prayers and support, young lives like Mohanapriyan’s are being lifted out of poverty and into a future filled with promise. At just ten years old, this bright young boy from Tamil Nadu has already faced more than...
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....
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....