leprosy

You Helped Kaliyappan Know He’s Not Forgotten

You Helped Kaliyappan Know He’s Not Forgotten

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...

Newsletter from EAV – August 2024

Newsletter from EAV – August 2024

In communities affected by leprosy, where stigma and physical limitations make employment nearly impossible, Embrace a Village's rice distribution program provides vital support. Every quarter, 1,800 families – about 8,100 individuals – receive 10kg of rice each...

A Heartfelt Thank You: Transforming Lives Together

A Heartfelt Thank You: Transforming Lives Together

Today, I want to share with you a powerful story that beautifully illustrates the profound impact your generosity has on the lives of those we serve through Embrace a Village. Santha Mary was only nine years old when she first noticed strange patches on her skin. Her...

A Bright Ray of Hope: Akshitha’s Inspiring Story

A Bright Ray of Hope: Akshitha’s Inspiring Story

Today, I want to share a heartwarming story that beautifully illustrates the profound impact your prayers and support have on the lives of those we serve at Embrace a Village. Meet Akshitha, a spirited six-year-old girl with a heart as big as the sky. She lives with...

Alamelu’s Testimony of Resilience and Redemption

Alamelu’s Testimony of Resilience and Redemption

Let us share the heartfelt journey of Alamelu, a woman of courage and hope, residing in one of the leprosy colonies in Salem district, Tamilnadu. At the young age of 19, Alamelu's vibrant dreams and aspirations faced an unexpected detour when she was diagnosed with...

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...

The story of Jaipunisha – from trauma to joy

The story of Jaipunisha – from trauma to joy

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 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 watch our services expand since we started in 2003, then supporting five colonies. Today, we serve in more than 35 colonies throughout Tamil Nadu, with a vision to expand Jesus’ message of hope and healing...