Our work is simple. Across the world we invite people with and without intellectual disabilities to build community together.
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Imagine the world differently
We bring people with and without intellectual disabilities together. Allowing each to benefit from living together, working together and learning from one another.
Whatever shape and size these communities take, they are mutual and transformative – changing the way that we each see ourselves and shaping how the world sees people with disability.
What we offer
A welcoming community
Life changing career opportunities
A global vision
In 37 countries on 5 continents
Today, there are more than 150 communities and nearly 30 projects around the world from Argentina to Zimbabwe.
Our stories
Latest News
A multi-talented workshop team at L’Arche Mexico
From Independence Day in September to Christmas, Mexico City is bursting with piñatas - some of which are made by the L'Arche workshop in Mexico
Read moreOpening our doors, in a time of war
‘The best city on earth. That's how the local people often called it,’ remembers Liudmila Fedas.
Read moreNews of L’Arche in Palestine
Like many of you, L'Arche International is concerned about the war situation and crisis unleashed in Israel and the Palestinian territory in Gaza
Read moreSpecial olympics – Achieving your personal best
An Olympic medal! Who hasn’t dreamt of that at some time in their life? And for Christian Gerro of L’Arche Antigonish, Canada, his dream has now become a reality.
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