There was a time when Krishnan didn't come home to an empty house. For years, he and his wife shared a small home in a village near Thalaivasal, Tamil Nadu. Life wasn't easy. Leprosy had caused significant damage to Krishnan's hands and weakened his body. Ordinary...
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....
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...
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 modest hut made of cement and worn wood—weathered by years of heat and rain—Lawrance lives a quiet and simple life in the Chengalpattu district. Inside, there is very little: just a mat, a few vessels, and the few belongings of a man who has learned to live with...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
Help Restore Dignity and Hope - One Step at a Time At Embrace a Village, we see firsthand how simple acts of kindness can transform lives. Kannammal's story is one of resilience, courage, and the life-changing power of a single pair of shoes. Kannammal, an elderly...
You Helped Kaliyappan Know He’s Not Forgotten In the remote corners of Tamil Nadu, there are people like Kaliyappan and Rajammal – individuals who have been isolated for years, battling illness and loneliness without anyone to turn to. At 80 years old, Kaliyappan...