A journey thousands of miles long took a pitstop in Swift Current thanks to one international non-profit organization.

Cambodian Orphans were given a warm welcome in Swift Current on Friday at a performance raising money for the organization responsible for providing them education, shelter, and a safe place to grow up.

They were brought to Canada as part of a fundraising initiative from Rescue Cambodia, an organization that helps that country's orphans, older women without the ability to care for themselves, and families living with AIDS.

The children's dancing performance came at the Community Baptist Church. Most of the group's performances take place at churches across Canada.

Marie Ens, founder and current advisor to Rescue Cambodia, participated in the trip with the group of 12 Cambodians to help them on their journey.

Their goal was to raise funds to continue the operation of the organization as it houses and feeds their members, and sends orphans to school.

Ens said that being able to help on their mission was a privilege.

"This is the seventh time we've brought a group out, and when it first started, I thought, 'oh nobody's going to want to watch our little orphans dance,' but I was so wrong. They are so well received everywhere."

The experiences that the kids get from a trip to Canada was very beneficial, according to Ens.

"Everything is brand new," she said. "The food is new and different, and the experiences, and the people, everybody is so kind to them. It's been very, very wonderful to them."

The non-government-organization was created in 2003 to help families with the AIDS virus, but as those afflicted passed away, their children came into the care of the foundation.

Rescue Cambodia's staff are currently in the process of switching control into the hands of the Cambodian government.

They are currently caring for 472 children, 30 elderly women, and around 25 people dealing with AIDS.