Lightbridge’s journey of caring for the poor began in 2009 in a Cambodian village that sat upon an active minefield. Living on unwanted land, villagers squatted in grass huts with no access to water or electricity; they lived in absolute squalor and were truly the poorest of the poor. Seeking to understand the need we simply listened to the villagers, expecting to hear desperation for things like clean water, food sources, or medical care. Instead, their number one need was for something we weren’t expecting: Education. More than anything else, the people of this village realized education of their children was key for future generations to rise above poverty. Their need was where we began; and it’s where we continue — the place of need.