L’Arche is an international federation of 140 communities across the world of people with and without learning disabilities. By ‘community’ we mean a group of people of different ages, creeds, capacities and social and ethnic backgrounds connected to one another through a belief that everyone, irrespective of their circumstances, can have a positive impact on the lives of others.
Within L’Arche Belfast, we are on a mission to build a world where everyone belongs by helping and encouraging one another to live full, empowered lives enriched with kindness, fun and joy. In particular, we seek every opportunity to celebrate the gifts and contributions of people with learning disabilities.
Currently, we offer supported living to 14 core members (adults with learning disabilities) spanning over 4 houses and also deliver outreach projects to 100 participants per week at our self-sustainable L’Arche Village and in various locations in our surrounding neighbourhood.