leprosy relief effort

Bringing Hope to Perumal: Your Support Makes a Difference

Bringing Hope to Perumal: Your Support Makes a Difference

Bringing Hope to Perumal In the serene village of Tiruvannamalai district, amidst the verdant hills of Tamil Nadu, lives a man named Perumal. His quiet dignity and gentle spirit have endeared him to all who know him, but his journey has not been without its trials. At...

Nurturing Bright Minds: Anushka’s Journey with Embrace a Village

Nurturing Bright Minds: Anushka’s Journey with Embrace a Village

Nurturing Bright Minds: Anushka's Journey with Embrace a Village Your ongoing support of Embrace a Village has been instrumental in shaping the lives of children, allow me to share an example of how…  Today we get to introduce you to Anushka, a vivacious 10-year-old...

Igniting Hope: Arakkan’s Remarkable Journey with Embrace a Village

Igniting Hope: Arakkan’s Remarkable Journey with Embrace a Village

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....

Transforming Lives: The Incredible Journey of Thankaraj

Transforming Lives: The Incredible Journey of Thankaraj

Thankaraj's Journey of Faith and Friendship Today we get to share an incredible story of transformation and hope that has been made possible through your generous support of Embrace a Village and the intentional love of God! Let me introduce you to Thankaraj, a...

Medical packets are saving lives.

Medical packets are saving lives.

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...

How your support is bringing love to the villages – March 2023

How your support is bringing love to the villages – March 2023

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...

Dreaming big for 2023

Dreaming big for 2023

3500 people are impacted by your generosity! We can never fully express our gratitude for your support in making Embrace a Village a lifeline to so many in India. In too many cases, we are the only help these families get. We are the only ones traveling out to the...

An invitation to support a family like Subbamma’s.

An invitation to support a family like Subbamma’s.

She needed help, and EAV showed up.  We get to meet some incredible people through our ministry in India. Our friend Subbamma has been an honor to know and serve.  Subbamma, 56 years old, is a beautifully joyful woman living with her daughter in Thiruvalur district of...

A little help goes a long way.

A little help goes a long way.

A little help goes a long way. We are often humbled by the people we get to serve and care for through the Embrace a Village mission. They have seen the world at its worst and know pain intimately. It is a privilege to come alongside them and be an example of light...

Bringing hope to the hill stations!

Bringing hope to the hill stations!

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.

Leprosy does not discriminate with age.

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...

A small act can bring great impact

A small act can bring great impact

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,...