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The best way to get to know us and the difference we make is through the countless stories of life-changing relationships in L'Arche between people with and without disabilities. These encounters and friendships are at the heart of our model of individual and societal transformation.
Discover how people with learning disabilities have a platform to speak up and be heard at L'Arche's National Speaking Council Read more
Dom joined L'Arche, looking for meaning and connection. As he started supporting Crispin, he began to up to a need for inner healing - and a potential in himself he never knew he had. Read more
Watch our superb dance video to the tune of Take That's iconic Shine and join our Makaton choir by signing the chorus for a more fun and inclusive world! Read more
Ten L’Arche delegates participate at the United Nations Conference, one of the most critical gatherings in the movement to remove the barriers that keep people with disabilities from participating fully in society. Read more
Meet Peter, a volunteer whose friendship with Roland is built on their shared passion for running. And what's more, Roland lets him win! Read more
Meet Chris, a passionate chess player who found a friend in the Ipswich community to share his passion with. He is an example of how volunteering can take many shapes and forms! Read more
Meet Mo, who gave new purpose to her time and skills after retirement by volunteering in L'Arche. Along the way, she discovered so many other talented people too. Read more
Watch a beautiful story told by people behind the Rebound Books who gather unwanted books and lovingly and sustainably turn them into wonderful treasures. Read more
Winner of the #LDALeadersList Award, Chloe tells a story about some incredibly tough challenges she's faced in her life and how those experiences serve her in helping amplify the voices of people with learning disabilities. Read more
Five members of L'Arche Manchester hopped on the 07:10 flight to Gothenburg to give a presentation and lead a workshop on discipleship. See how they got on with the task! Read more
Watch the brilliantly creative Drama Group from L’Arche London preparing their production of the Musicians of Bremen. Read more
From the early beginnings in 1972, we return to Canterbury Cathedral to break bread, sing and celebrate 50 years of L'Arche in Kent. Read more
Having a physical impairment herself, Ellie's view on what support she can provide changed once she did a work placement at L'Arche Liverpool. In this story, explore how the world view changes once you step outside your comfort zone. Read more
That's what Mark responded when Adam, his support assistant, asked what his life would be called if it were a cocktail as they spent a few days at a Greenbelt Festival. Read more
If you’ve been in care your whole life, it takes courage to stand up and be proud for who you are. But Chloe has done that. She’s found friends and found her voice. Watch Chloe's inspiring video. Read more
Drawing on encounters with people who have learning disabilities in L’Arche, John Casson showed how liberation can come through engaging with regions of the full human experience we too easily ignore. Read more
Christian Gerro from L’Arche Canada, now an Olympic Gold medalist, has joined 7000 other competitors with intellectual and multiple disabilities in Germany for the 2023 Special Olympics World Games. Read more
In the reflective piece, Kathlea shares her thoughts and insights as she spends 3 days at a L'Arche retreat for first year Live-Ins. Would you like to experience it too? Read more
Former L'Arche Edinburgh assistant Cameron is hosted by four people with learning disabilities in their home in Japan. Read about the music, joy and celebration he found there. Read more
In this piece, Eddie Gilmore shares how he learned to tell stories about the amazing people that make L’Arche L’Arche. Read more
L'Arche Brecon sell repurposed notebooks at a Hay Festival and are recognised for their contribution towards a more sustainable world. Read more
A United Nations interview with the L'Arche campaigner Nicholas Herd who took part in the UN conference to highlight challenges and opportunities for people with learning disabilities. Read more
Read about how high school and health and social care students continue to benefit from volunteering at L'Arche Ipswich. Read more
Watch a beautifully captured 3-minute film to see how new life opened up for Matthew - and for L’Arche - when he moved in. Read more