Embrace a Village

He left his village 45 years ago…Here’s what he’s doing now!

He left his village 45 years ago…Here’s what he’s doing now!

God Working Through Prakasam Across  Tamil Nadu Prakasam and Saroja are leaders of the Leprosy Association in Tamil Nadu, and he is the key leader who has helped us carry out our work for many years throughout the state of Tamil Nadu. Prakasam says many organizations...

We are hoping to expand our reach very soon!

We are hoping to expand our reach very soon!

Your generosity has fueled our expansion efforts - Thank you! Can you imagine not knowing where your next meal will come from? Or wonder where you’ll find the money for medication or bandages? Or where you’ll sleep because you’re welcome nowhere? These are the types...

Villagers said her husband died because of her disease

Villagers said her husband died because of her disease

Her one dream was to live somewhere she was accepted. When she was 26 years old, Lyamma contracted leprosy and was sent to a government hospital for treatment. It broke her husband's heart, and he vowed to stay with her despite the horrific rejection and sneers from...

Breaking the cycle of poverty through education

Breaking the cycle of poverty through education

Parents dream of a brighter future for their kids, here’s one way we help. His Parent’s Dream of a Bright Future for Kavin  Kavin lives with his family in the Thalaivasal leprosy colony. He is the seven-year-old grandson of a leprosy patient we serve, and since...

Meet Anu – our staff member and compassionate friend

Meet Anu – our staff member and compassionate friend

Anu and Keren faithfully serve patients and their families - this is their story! Addiction tore his family apart. Anu was raised in a Hindu home. His father was a farmer, and his mother was a homemaker. He had a relatively smooth childhood, but Anu’s father was an...

April Good News Update

April Good News Update

Heading Towards One Million Cases of Covid a Day Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen a huge uptick in the number of Covid cases throughout India. At the onset of this pandemic, we were concerned that once it hit India, it would spread quickly due to the close living...

From Despair to Discovering New Hope and Purpose

From Despair to Discovering New Hope and Purpose

Special note: This story is powerful but sensitive. Our heart is to share the reality of what is happening at our Center and ask you to pray. Thank you for journeying with us. God is so faithful.  Hema’s story is devastating, yet God miraculously intervened in her...

The tender story of a man who lost his hands and feet to leprosy

The tender story of a man who lost his hands and feet to leprosy

Thankaraj cannot walk. Leprosy stole his hands and feet, and he scoots on the floor to get around. He is from an area we call “The Hill Country,” which we visit monthly. We meet in a local YMCA to provide bandages, serve food, offer counseling, and spend time...