We are so grateful for your interest in Embrace a Village. Today we have a special story about a man named Jagan Nathan. He is 80 years old and has lived with leprosy for the last 50 years. Jagan Nathan Today, he is happy, living with us in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, and...
This month, we have so much to celebrate as we venture back into Tamilnadu with medical supplies and food for the villagers. God has heard our heart’s cry to be with the people and we are serving them with renewed energy and excitement. Today we wanted to share a...
As we seek to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ, our hearts are motivated by compassion. When we see a need, whether it be a medical, nutritional, spiritual, or educational need, we can’t help but be moved into action! Thank you for supporting our mission to serve...
Maybe you’ve read the story of Sasikumar serving patients as a leprosy patient himself, or Kalayarasan not allowing his polio and only having one leg keep him from taking food to the colonies during the lockdowns. And maybe those stories touched your heart like they...
It is common for leprosy patients to experience rejection from friends, family, and society. They are cast out because people are afraid of catching the disease. Sadly, they don't know that this is a curable condition. The wounds usually limit a person's ability to...
This year has not caught God by surprise, and we are confident that He created us to not only endure 2020, but thrive as we share His love and hope with those we serve. Thank you for covering us in your prayers! Tamil Nadu is reporting the highest COVID case numbers...
Every tutoring session is one step closer to a brighter future. When families are ostracized from society, it’s no surprise that a child’s education and their prospects for the future suffer. Without a good education, they often continue living in the colonies and...
We just sent out our monthly newsletter for July, so if you’re not subscribed yet you can do that on our website, click here and scroll to the bottom. Here’s what’s happening at Embrace the Village in July: Over the years, we have worked to build a sustainable...
We wanted to share a heartwarming story about one man’s sacrificial love that is saving lives. Due to the restrictions, our staff has been unable to serve in some of the rural villages. At first, this was not a problem, because we sent a 30-day supply to the...
This global pandemic has rocked the entire world. We may feel uncertain and worried. But God isn't. God had a solution for this before we ever knew there was a problem! And we are seeing evidence of His faithfulness everyday as we help those in Southern Asia navigate...
Dear family, Although life at Embrace a Village is different during the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to take a moment to share about life in southern Asia when things aren't quite as chaotic. Our team is dedicated to keeping our patients and their families safe...
Hello Embrace a Village family, We are living through a period in history that generations after us will learn about in school. It’s an intense time, and many of us are at a crossroads. Do we choose faith or fear? We can’t deny what is happening in our physical...