L'Arche Ireland
 Ireland  |  Disability

To make known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities revealed through mutually transforming relationships, engage in our diverse cultures, working together to build a more humane society, foster an environment in communities that is inspired by the core values of our founding story and that responds to the changing needs of our members.

L'Arche (French for "The Ark") began in 1964 when Jean Vanier invited two men confined within a local institution because of their intellectual disabilities to come live with him. Together they shared a small house in the French village, Trosly-Breuil, north of Paris which became their home. From this simple beginning, L'Arche has grown to more than 130 communities worldwide.

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