Our unique approach

We are people with and without learning disability, on a mission to build a world where everyone belongs. Being a movement of life-sharing Communities radically changes L'Arche's approach to supporting people with learning disabilities.

We help each other live full and empowered lives, enriched with belonging, kindness and creativity, with fun and joy. We seek every opportunity to celebrate the gifts and contributions of people with learning disabilities. We believe that to be human is to be spiritual, and that sharing life in L'Arche includes sharing this spirituality, whoever we are and wherever we come from. And we look to grow by building mutual relationships across our diversity and differences, and to work together for a more human society.   

Discover what people with and without disabilities say about their life in L’Arche in the video below. Scroll down to meet the team, and learn more about our vision and values, the support we offer, and where we work.