Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
L'Arche International
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Description area
Dates of existence
1964-
History
L'Arche is an international not-for-profit organization that creates and operates supportive communities and programs for people with intellectual disabilities. The organization was founded in 1964 by Jean Vanier, with the establishment of the first community in Trosly-Breuil, France.
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Internal structures/genealogy
L'Arche International is organized into communities, which operate independently at national and regional levels. Each community consists of homes, apartments, and programs. As of 2021, L'Arche International encompasses 156 communities, operating in 38 countries and across 5 continents.
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Control area
Authority record identifier
http://viaf.org/viaf/131071888
Institution identifier
USMC
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Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Revised by J Gilmore, 29 January 2022.
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Sources
L'Arche (Wikipedia)