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17+
Years of Existence
Welcome to
L’Arche Kenya
L’Arche Kenya is a non governmental organization registered as Trust and established in 2008 to promote inclusion of adults with intellectual disabilities and inclusive communities in the society. The founders of the community were Fr. Gabriel Pipinato, Fr. Mariano Dal Ponte and Bishop Emeritus Luis Piaro all priests in the catholic diocese of Nyahururu. The founders were supported by staff of Saint Martin CSA and volunteers from the grassroots who were deeply concerned about the welfare of persons with disabilities, especially adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The first L'Arche house in Kenya is called Effatha which, in Aramaic, means “open up” or “be opened.” “Effatha” is a sacred word in both the Christian and Muslim religions. In Christianity, Jesus uses this word while restoring a deaf man’s hearing.
Social Enterprise
L’Arche Kenya runs a social enterprise that aims at providing the organization with some level of financial sustainability as well as showcasing the gifts of our core-members through internal work placement.
Occupational Therapy Workshops
L’Arche Kenya also implements an occupational therapy programme that provides adults with intellectual disabilities with a meaningful engagement while nurturing their gifts.
Disability Outreach Programme
We offer support for learners with disabilities to access quality education, alongside therapy services tailored for children with impairments and those with delayed developmental milestones.
