One Trip that Changed Everything For Joe, the birth of Embrace a Village started on a mission trip in 2002. He visited different parts of the world but was intensely moved by the suffering he saw in India. The people affected by leprosy were shunned by society and...
Stories
Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
Embrace a Village wishes you a Merry Christmas! The holiday season always reminds us of the hope and life we find in Jesus and our calling to share his name among the villages of India! We wish you a very Merry Christmas and invite you to celebrate God’s faithfulness....
How your support of EAV changed a young girl’s life.
Your giving sparks hope in India! Through your prayers and support, so many people now have genuine Hope in a purpose-driven life! One story that has touched our hearts deeply this year is Hema’s testimony. She’s been processing the traumatic events of losing her...
Here’s how the new medical van is changing lives in remote villages
Decades ago, there was a happily married father of two who farmed his land and led a full life. Yet, when we met him, he was a 60-year-old living alone in a remote village in the Salem district. This was a far cry from his previous life. His transformative story below...
EAV projects are taking off!
Tis the season to EMBRACE love and hope Embrace a Village exists to advocate for people society has shunned and ignored. Being entrusted with God’s abundant provision is an honor and has allowed us to minister to some of the most vulnerable in His kingdom. End of...
From poverty, medical aid, to social enterprise!
This #GivingTuesday take 30 seconds to protect lives impacted by leprosy. You can be part of the solution to help men, women, and children ostracized by society feel loved, known, and cared for. Give Now When you join Embrace Hope with a monthly gift of $25 or more,...
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Embrace a Village
From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! Here’s a short video from our friends at the Embrace a Village hospice and rehabilitation center thanking you for your generosity! We are so grateful for your partnership as we serve those in India struggling with the...
Joe’s highly anticipated trip to India
After nearly two years, Joe finally made it to India! And the pictures are worth a thousand words. Joe and the staff coordinated his visit as a surprise for the patients, and they were so surprised! There was so much joy and celebration during his time there. Joe...
He was alone, but now knows his family in Christ!
It is an honor to share stories from the men, women, and children we get to serve. Today we introduce you to Balu. Balu, now a 45-year-old man living in our Hospice center, first contracted leprosy at the age of 22. An age that is usually so full of hope and...
Feeding little hearts and minds
Today we get to share about a family grappling with the pandemic financial ramifications and how your support has allowed us to serve Dhanush in our Little Lights Program! Dhanush is in sixth grade. His parents are day laborers, and he lives with them and two siblings...
God’s faithfulness is rewriting Hema’s Story
You may remember the heart-wrenching story that we shared a few months ago about Hema. She and her older sister attended our Little Lights After School Tutoring Program when they were children. It was during her time at Little Lights that she came to know Jesus. As...
August 2021 Newsletter – updates on the medical van and house churches!
Medical Van Is Paving the Way for the Gospel Patients living in remote villages often endure long commutes to access primary health care. It’s exhausting, and a bit overwhelming, so many avoid seeking treatment altogether. That’s why we are so excited about our newly...