At the sound of the final school bell, most children begin thinking about going home. Twelve-year-old Jayasree grabs her notebook and heads toward another classroom. She is a seventh-grade student who attends Embrace a Village's After-School Center in Tamil Nadu....
Some miracles happen in a single moment. Others happen one faithful visit at a time. That is Antony Samy's story. At seventy-two years old, Antony has lived with leprosy for most of his life. The disease slowly took every finger on both of his hands and permanently...
Every child deserves the opportunity to dream. As another school year begins, children across America are packing backpacks, meeting new teachers, and looking ahead with excitement. Education represents hope. It represents opportunity. It reminds us that every child...
From a Leprosy Colony to Nursing School — The Story of Jameson There are stories that remind us what hope truly looks like. Not the kind that happens overnight. The kind that grows quietly over years—through faithful prayer, unwavering love, and ordinary people who...
We often think of shoes as something we replace when they wear out. For Mareeswari, they mean something entirely different. They help protect her from injuries she cannot even feel. Living alone in a leprosy colony in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, Mareeswari has spent...
When people hear stories about Embrace a Village, they often think about the patients receiving care or the children discovering new opportunities through education. But behind every transformed life are compassionate people who quietly dedicate themselves to serving...
When people think about the impact of Embrace a Village, they often think of the patients who receive care, the children who receive education, or the families who receive support. But behind every one of those stories are dedicated staff members who faithfully serve...
Some of the most powerful stories are the ones few people ever hear. Far from busy cities and modern hospitals, many elderly men and women affected by leprosy live quietly in remote villages across India. Their struggles often remain unseen. Their stories are rarely...
There are many stories in remote villages across India that rarely make headlines. Stories of elderly men and women living quietly with the effects of leprosy. Stories of perseverance in the face of hardship. Stories of people who simply want to know they have not...
In a small village near Kumbakonam, Mari Selvam once lived a life rooted in simplicity and connection. Her days were shaped by routine, family, and the quiet dignity of belonging. But everything changed when leprosy entered her life. What began as minor symptoms...
At 79 years old, Livingstone stands as a powerful reminder that purpose can endure—even through a lifetime of hardship. Years ago, leprosy entered his life and threatened to take everything from him. His health declined, his future became uncertain, and like many...
Lukas’ Story: A Life Transformed by Compassion In the quiet hills of Deviyakurichi, a leprosy colony in Tamil Nadu, lives Lukas—a man whose story reflects the very heart of Embrace a Village. Twenty years ago, Lukas and his wife came to the colony seeking refuge after...