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L’Arche at the United Nations
Ten delegates from L’Arche participated in the UN 17th Session Of The Conference Of States Parties To The CRPD (COSP17)! This conference is a key time of meetings where global representatives, including those from L’Arche, share experiences and learnings from around the world and discuss how we can all work together to make sure everyone’s dignity and rights are protected and that everyone has opportunities and community.
Also this year at the conference, Nick Herd, a valued member of L’Arche, made history as the first person invited for guest editorship with UN News.
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.
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Well done, Karen! – Special Olympics 2024
Karen Valladares is a woman with learning disabilities from Honduras. She stood out at the Special Olympics 2024 by winning multiple medals.
Read moreThis is my story. Anna Przybysławska.
Anna Przybysławska is a woman with an intellectual disability, living in a L’Arche community in Wroclaw, Poland.
Read moreCelebrating 60 years of L'Arche!
The purpose of the gathering was very simple: celebration! As a rule, L’Arche doesn’t need much reason to celebrate- having fun together has always been an important part of daily community life...
Read moreL’Arche and the Olympics volunteers
‘Go for it – you won’t experience this every day!’ That’s Elio’s advice to anyone thinking of following his example of volunteering.
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