Compassion Ignites Hope and Transforms Lives We want to share a truly heartwarming and inspiring story that showcases the transformative power of compassion, and it involves someone very special – Arakkan, a 67-year-old man from the Tiruvallur district of Tamilnadu....
Medical packets are saving lives! We wanted to take a moment to share with you the work and care that goes into providing the medical care those we serve desperately need, especially in remote villages. Anyone can contract leprosy, and unfortunately, there is still a...
From Trauma to Joy: the transformative power of God’s love for leprosy patients. Jaipunisha's story is one filled with heartache, pain, and loneliness. At the young age of 25, she was diagnosed with leprosy, one of the most stigmatized diseases in the world. Her...
How EAV shows love and support around India… It is an honor to see our services grow since we began in 2003, when we supported five colonies. Today, we serve in more than 35 colonies throughout Tamil Nadu, with a vision to expand hope, healing, and practical support...
Outcasted from society, yet he found hope. We have had the honor to serve Palaniswami in our hospice center, his experience with leprosy first starts when he was only 22 years old. He didn’t know what was happening to him or where to turn. He first sought out help...
We hope you’ve had a beautifully special week with your family and loved ones! Our hearts are full of thanks and love for each of you. Our ministry and impact here in India exist because of your support, advocacy, and prayers. Thank you! As we pass on your support to...
Incredible event at a hill station where many are experiencing healing and hope for the first time! A hill station is a town located at a higher elevation than the nearby plain or valley – these are often very difficult to get to, and the residents end up isolated...
Leprosy does not discriminate with age. We have had the honor to serve Thankavel and his wife, Anjalai in their leprosy colony in Salem district of Tamilnadu. Thankavel was first affected by leprosy at the young age of 14. He was forced to discontinue his studies and...
Turning a life of survival into a life with purpose! Prior to his leprosy diagnosis at the age of 45, Subramani and his wife were farmers. They were able to provide for themselves and their daughter. Unfortunately, leprosy eventually kept him from being able to work,...
No one should be left alone in life’s greatest hardships. Unfortunately, for too long, Subalakshmi was left to deal with her leprosy diagnosis completely on her own. At the age of 25, when Subalakshmi’s life should have been taking off, she first discovered her...
Nandini dreams of being a police officer. But “the cards are stacked against her.” She’s from a poor leprosy village. Her dad sells chicken eggs as his primary income. She and her two brothers know hunger because her parents struggle to put food on the table. Yet...
Empowering the Next Generation As we start our fall routines, and kids head back to school (or onto college!) It's an exciting season for many of us. But can you imagine if you never had the opportunity to go to school? How would your life look different? Lack of...