Yesterday we sent you an email announcing our new sponsorship program – Embrace a Family! This opportunity is designed to allow you to better understand the impact of your giving to EAV. We reach about 3500 people monthly with our ministry (planning for an additional...
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...
The joy of the Christmas season made its way to the children we serve, it was a day we will all remember and cherish! While this season is about celebrating the gift we were given in Jesus Christ, we strive to pass on that love and hope to those we serve – especially...
Today is Giving Tuesday – a beautiful way to start the giving season with an act of generosity. This time of year holds a lot for all of us. As you shop for gifts, prepare for meals around the table with loved ones, and reflect on the celebration of Jesus’ birth,...
The impact of Embrace of Village throughout India is largely thanks to your support and the grace of God! We have been able to care for those affected by leprosy in more ways than we could have imagined in the beginning. Our ministry now includes rice and medical...
We hope you’ve had a beautifully special week with your family and loved ones! Our hearts are full of thanks and love for each of you. Our ministry and impact here in India exist because of your support, advocacy, and prayers. Thank you! As we pass on your support to...
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. 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...
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. 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...
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,...
No one should be left alone in life’s greatest hardships. Unfortunately, for too long, Subalakshmi was left to deal with her leprosy diagnosis completely on her own. At the age of 25, when Subalakshmi’s life should have been taking off, she first discovered her...