Join with LightBridge to care for the orphan and the poor in Thailand, Burma and Cambodia. For 12 years, we've witnessed education take root, Christian discipleship flourish, jobs created and lives redeemed. Your gift helps children grow and become self-sustaining adults and difference-makers.
My trip to Cambodia with LightBridge International (LBI) was life changing. For years now, I have heard about LBI but to actually walk through the village and meet the ladies who are employed and the children being educated because of LBI was incredible. The faith and the courage that these ladies have that work in the job creation program was inspiring. We spent time teaching English classes and other basic life skills to the people of each village. We also were able to take donated toothbrushes and toothpaste and taught the kids the importance of taking care of their teeth. The LightBridge staff also showed us the ongoing clean water initiatives at the different locations. As I land back in the US I am amazed at how quickly you can fall in love with the people of Cambodia. They were kind, welcoming and very thankful for the work that is being done on their behalf. There is so much work to be done to be able to provide more jobs so that even more women are not forced into trafficking situations just to survive. What an honor it was to travel to Cambodia and experience the culture, people and great food! Even more, what a privilege to see the vital work LightBridge is doing in the region. -Charlotte Franson
Engaging individuals to care for the orphan and the poor by providing
support, training, discipleship and development opportunities.
Recognizing the plight of exploited, abused, neglected and war-ravaged orphans in Thailand and Burma, LightBridge has operated three orphanages since 2006. Through faithful sponsors, these orphans are lovingly cared for in family-style homes where they are fed, clothed, provided an education, taught about the love of their Creator and given the opportunity to become adults with enormous potential.
In 2010 we opened a school. When we first became involved in the minefield village, we held a meeting and asked the community what their greatest needs were. Without hesitation they identified education for their children as their number one need. The people who live in this village are the poorest of the poor. They could have asked for more food, medical care, or clean water - all of which they desperately need. More than any of those things, the people of the MineField Village realize that education is their ticket to rise above poverty.
Now, the school is educating children through grade three, and we are planning to expand through grade five with the construction of a new building, and hiring more teachers in the years to come.
As we worked to bring education and clean water to the MineField Village, we witnessed women and mothers subjecting themselves to the dangers of the border in search of work in neighboring Thailand. With no options for work and few resources in their own village, they had no choice but to leave their children alone for months at a time. We could not continue to witness this cycle and do nothing, and so LandMine Design, a jewelry company based in Denver, was born. LandMine Design employs and educates once vulnerable women living in the MineField Village. At LandMine Design we equip women to be self sustaining providers for their families and community for generations to come. Jewelry is a vehicle driving great change, and it is a privilege to serve a modern marketplace and share the story God is unfolding far and wide. When you purchase jewelry from LandMine Design you are making it possible for us to continue to hire women with no other options.
Organization name
LightBridge International
2001
Tax id (EIN)
84-1606930
Category
Education
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
LightBridge International 8270 W 80th AveMailing
LightBridge International PO Box 6007Headquarters
LightBridge International 8270 W 80th AveJefferson County, CO, US
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