Today is Giving Tuesday—a day to come together and spark real change. And thanks to you, we’ve already seen how just one gift can rewrite a story. Meet Mohanapriyan, a bright 10-year-old from a leprosy-affected family where daily meals are uncertain and education...
In the quiet village of Deviyakurichi, a 72-year-old man named Shanmugam lives with strength that leprosy could never steal. At just 27, he was diagnosed with the disease that would change the course of his life. Over the years, his body bore its scars—his feet...
At 68 years old, Badri’s life could have ended in silence and pain. Once, she had a family. A home. A place in the world. But when the first signs of leprosy appeared, fear and shame began to unravel everything she held dear. One by one, her loved ones turned away....
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...
As we hit the ground running in 2025, we’re reminded of the incredible impact of love, education, and hope in the lives of children who have faced unimaginable hardships. Today, we want to share Gangayamma’s story – a story of resilience, transformation, and the...
As we welcome a brand-new year, we can’t help but feel immense gratitude for your prayers and generous support throughout the past season. With your help, Embrace a Village has brought hope and healing to those affected by leprosy in ways we never dreamed possible....
Isolation was all she knew - Then she found hope Imagine living in constant pain, with no family, no home, and no one to help. This was the reality for Sembakavalli, a 74-year-old woman in Chennai who had been cast aside by society. Alone and forgotten, she struggled...
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...
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...