Stories

Outcasted from society, yet Palaniswami found hope.

Outcasted from society, yet Palaniswami found hope.

Outcasted from society, yet he found hope. We have had the honor to serve Palaniswami in our hospice center, his experience with leprosy first starts when he was only 22 years old. He didn’t know what was happening to him or where to turn. He first sought out help...

Will you Embrace a Family?!

Will you Embrace a Family?!

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...

It’s Giving Tuesday!

It’s Giving Tuesday!

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,...

A little help goes a long way.

A little help goes a long way.

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...

Bringing hope to the hill stations!

Bringing hope to the hill stations!

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.

Leprosy does not discriminate with age.

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...