Isolation was all she knew - Then she found hope Imagine living in constant pain, with no family, no home, and no one to help. This was the reality for Sembakavalli, a 74-year-old woman in Chennai who had been cast aside by society. Alone and forgotten, she struggled...
Help Restore Dignity and Hope - One Step at a Time At Embrace a Village, we see firsthand how simple acts of kindness can transform lives. Kannammal's story is one of resilience, courage, and the life-changing power of a single pair of shoes. Kannammal, an elderly...
You Helped Kaliyappan Know He’s Not Forgotten In the remote corners of Tamil Nadu, there are people like Kaliyappan and Rajammal – individuals who have been isolated for years, battling illness and loneliness without anyone to turn to. At 80 years old, Kaliyappan...
In communities affected by leprosy, where stigma and physical limitations make employment nearly impossible, Embrace a Village's rice distribution program provides vital support. Every quarter, 1,800 families – about 8,100 individuals – receive 10kg of rice each...
Today, I want to share a heartwarming story that beautifully illustrates the profound impact your prayers and support have on the lives of those we serve at Embrace a Village. Meet Akshitha, a spirited six-year-old girl with a heart as big as the sky. She lives with...
Let us share the heartfelt journey of Alamelu, a woman of courage and hope, residing in one of the leprosy colonies in Salem district, Tamilnadu. At the young age of 19, Alamelu's vibrant dreams and aspirations faced an unexpected detour when she was diagnosed with...
Finding Hope in the Heart of Affliction: Lukas's Journey of Faith and Redemption In 2004, Embrace a Village began its work in Deviyakurichi, a leprosy colony nestled in the rolling hills of Salem district in Tamil Nadu. This colony became a refuge for those afflicted...
Ramaswamy's Journey of Transformation As we step into the promise of a new year, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible impact your prayers and support have had on the lives we touch at Embrace a Village. Your unwavering commitment continues to be the driving...
Compassion Ignites Hope and Transforms Lives We want to share a truly heartwarming and inspiring story that showcases the transformative power of compassion, and it involves someone very special – Arakkan, a 67-year-old man from the Tiruvallur district of Tamilnadu....
Jay’s 10 year journey! Jay's journey is a testament to the incredible power of resilience and the transformative impact of love and care. Once abandoned and left to suffer alone, Jay's life seemed to spiral into darkness. The weight of leprosy burdened him physically,...
Heartwarming tale of hope and courage. Today we share with you the incredible story of Devraj, a leprosy patient from a small village in Pollachi, Coimbatore district. Devraj was a farmer who was affected by leprosy at the age of 30. Sadly, his family never took him...
The Embrace a Village team is ready to get to work to reach 200 families who are currently not receiving any help. From those we have been able to serve over the years, we know the urgency to reach those who do not know the message of hope nor have anyone caring for...