God sees the needs long before we do! Krishnaveni is a sweet woman who lives alone in one of the leprosy colonies in Chennai. Leprosy has impacted her since she was 17 years old, and now at 68, her only source of income is begging. As you can imagine, she’s suffered...
Kids have the opportunity to dream big! Leprosy affects the entire family and it’s no surprise that the children’s prospects for the future suffer. Without a good education, they often remain living in the colonies and the cycle of poverty and hopelessness continues....
BIG DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE This year marks 19 years since Joe first encountered the devastating effects that leprosy has on people's lives in India, and God called him to join up with Anil Kumar and start to Embrace a Village. Your prayers, support, and encouragement...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...