Identity & Mission

L’Arche International’s Identity Statement:

• We are people with and without developmental disabilities, sharing life in communities belonging to an International Federation.

• Mutual relationships and trust in God are at the heart of our journey together.

• We celebrate the unique value of every person and recognize our need for one another.

L’Arche International’s Mission:

• Make known the gifts of people with developmental disabilities, revealed through mutually transforming relationships.

• Foster an environment in community that responds to the changing needs of our members, while being faithful to the core values of our founding story.

• Engage in our diverse cultures, working together towards a more human society.