In 2004, Embrace a Village began its mission in Deviyakurichi, nestled in the rolling hills of Salem district in Tamil Nadu. This community, a leprosy colony, became a refuge for those cast out by society—individuals like Lukas, who found himself isolated and rejected...
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...
We are so grateful for your continued prayers and support for the children and families we serve through Embrace a Village’s Little Lights after-school program. Your generosity is making a profound difference in the lives of children like Sabari. Sabari, a bright-eyed...
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...
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...
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...