New group which supports people with special needs in Derry will hold a meeting in the city this week

A new group which supports people with special needs in Derry will hold a meeting in the city this week.

Founded in 1964 in France by Jean Vanier, Raphaël Simi and Phillipe Seux, L’Arche is a non-profit organisation operating homes, programmes and support networks with people who have developmental disabilities.

Its mission is to ‘make known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities, working toward a more human society’.

Today, there 150 L'Arche communities and 14 projects in 37 countries.

The local branch of the organisation will hold a meeting at the Holywell Trust at Bishop Street on Thursday, May 11, at 7pm.

Everyone is welcome and anyone who would like more information on the group can contact Anne on 02871266722 or Carmel on 02871 513763.