EAV
July 10, 2020

July Update From Embrace a Village

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…
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Uncategorized
July 9, 2020

Food For Thought: How Our Nutritional Program Brings Healing

Most leprosy patients have ulcers on their hands and feet which limits their ability to work. Between the wounds and the severe stigma that surrounds leprosy, most are left to…
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June 17, 2020

Sasikumar’s Story

We wanted to pop in today and share a quick story about our friend, Sasikumar, and the impact he has left on our hearts. We hope that it encourages you!…
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Leprosy
June 11, 2020

Why we teach our patients about self-care

Our team approaches self-care in a few different ways, namely through education and awareness. We teach people how to recognize early signs of leprosy so they can receive treatment quickly…
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EAV
June 4, 2020

How one man with polio is saving lives

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 …
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EAV
May 19, 2020

Here’s how you can help

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…
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EAV
March 30, 2020

If you’re new here, read this

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…
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EAV
March 24, 2020

COVID-19 Update

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…
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EAVLeprosy
March 19, 2020

The Invisible Side Effects Of Leprosy

Leprosy may start with discoloration or irritation of the skin, but this disease is far more than skin deep. While the physical impact of this debilitating disease is astounding, we…
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Leprosy
February 26, 2020

Leprosy: What It Is, What It’s Not, and How You Can Help

Throughout the Bible, we meet people living with leprosy. At city gates, on the border of neighboring countries, in small towns, and along the roads of Jerusalem, men, women, and…
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ChildrenEAV
February 19, 2020

Bringing Education Back into Reach – Lyappan’s Story

Children related to people with leprosy tend to grow up in poverty and often don’t have access to quality education. While the initial focus of Embrace a Village was to…
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EAV
January 29, 2020

Sivasami’s story

Sivasami was sixteen when his journey with leprosy began.  As a child, Sivasami struggled with epilepsy and would often fall. He was a happy child who loved playing with his…
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EAVLeprosy
January 7, 2020

He said he could live days without food, but not this

As we move into the new year, we would like to take a moment to reflect on a sweet testimony from our friend, Harikrishnan, or “Hari.”  Hari was ten years old…
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EAV
December 23, 2019

What Jayamari taught us about gratitude

Today we would like to share a story about our sweet friend, Jayamari. Her heart is one of gratitude and stands out in a world of challenge and chaos.  When…
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EAV
November 25, 2019

Karuppan’s Story: Rejection felt overwhelming, yet Jesus healed the pain

The depths to which leprosy affects a person or family is varied but often tragic. It is common for leprosy patients to experience rejection from friends, family, and society. It…
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EAV
October 26, 2019

Kannan and Devi’s Remarkable Testimony

At Embrace a Village, we hear and witness some of the most beautiful testimonies of God’s goodness. Today, we would like to share the story of a sweet couple we…
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