ABOUT – WellConnected

Mission / vision

Our story

Team

Community Strenghten

Why water?

Projects

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OUR STORY

While people in developing nations struggle with everyday necessities such as food, water, and shelter, people in other parts of the world are thriving and, in some cases, actually struggling with overabundance. I founded WellConnected to help create a balance between this great disparity by connecting needs with means.

I believe that having the means to improve the lives of others is both a privilege and a responsibility and take this calling seriously. By networking, and verifying each divinely appointed request and because of the financial generosity of others, I have the incredible opportunity to directly witness the positive impact on one specific person, family and/or village. We are often able to hand-deliver and oversee mission benevolence through our adaptability, passion, adventuresome spirit and collective skillset - a dynamic synergy that I consider a God-given gift. And so It is our drive to help others that is a response to His blessing on our family.

Thank you in advance for entrusting us with your hard-earned contributions. Because of your generosity, our family gets to play our life cards in this meaningful way. On behalf of my entire family, I remain extremely grateful for your support!

Heather Mehra-Pedersen, Founder
WellConnected.org

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MISSION

WellConnected connects people, resources, and compassion to domestic and international humanitarian efforts. Rooted in faith and a belief in the inherent dignity of all people, we support aligned nonprofit partners and community initiatives focused on education and youth development, domestic violence prevention, child trafficking intervention, support for single-parent families, animal welfare, environmental conservation, and mental and emotional health.

VISION

We envision a world where needs are met with timely, compassionate action and where communities—near and far—are strengthened through care, collaboration, and responsibility to one another and the earth. Guided by faith in God and a commitment to human dignity, we connect people, resources, and aligned nonprofit partners to uplift individuals and families facing crisis, protect the vulnerable, and nurture the potential of youth and children.

We see a future where survivors of domestic violence and child trafficking are empowered, single-parent families are supported, mental and emotional health is prioritized, animals are treated humanely, and the natural world is respected and protected. WellConnected seeks to serve as a bridge for hope—creating meaningful, lasting impact for people, communities, and the planet.

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COMMUNITY STRENGTHEN

In an effort to reinforce and support underserved communities, WellConnected provides clean water through sustainable wells and pumps, including long-term maintenance plans. These water systems are placed on trusted community properties such as schools, care centers, and local organizations to create safe, reliable gathering points where daily interaction, cooperation, and shared responsibility naturally occur.

By providing a life-sustaining resource such as clean water within the community, WellConnected helps bring people together around a shared need. Partnering with established local institutions allows these spaces to become hubs of connection, where neighbors meet regularly, build trust, and support one another, helping strengthen social bonds and improve overall quality of life.

By equipping schools, orphanages, and community organizations with a vital shared resource, their role within the neighborhood is strengthened and expanded. As people gather for water, educators, caregivers, and local leaders are better positioned to offer guidance, support, and collaboration. Combined with WellConnected provided clothing, medical support, and education, these connections help foster stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities built on dignity, access, and human connection.

In an effort to reinforce and support existing Christian establishments (Churches, schools and orphanages), we seek to provide clean water via wells and pumps including a maintenance plan on the establishment’s property to both help sustain Christian teaching and outreach as well as attract the unbeliever to clean water, establish connection, and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

By providing a life sustaining resource such as water on Christian-based property, we seek to transform underdeveloped communities by partnering with strong churches and other faith-based organizations that will, over time and with connection, introduce people to a personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

In providing such Christian churches, schools and orphanages with a valuable asset, their establishment is fortified and supported, and these well beneficiaries will have a better opportunity deliberately connect with their unchurched neighbors. Pastors, teachers and caregivers offering up prayer, support and fellowship (in addition to Well Connected supplied clothing, medicine and education), will hopefully yield an opportunity to share the love of Christ through such a connection.

Meet the team

Heather Mehra-Pedersen

Founder/Managing Director

Dr. Bruce Pedersen

Strategic Advisor/Medical Director

Kristy Friesen

Director of Health Programs

Selkirk Pedersen

Photographer/Video Production

Molly Winger

Strategic Advisor

Dr. Nichole Grimm

Medical Adviser

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100% DONATION-BASED

Note that 100% of every dollar given goes toward program services. We have no paid staff. In fact, all volunteers raise their own travel funds and expenses thereby making 100% of your donations go directly to the mission:

Well Connected connects people, resources, and compassion to domestic and international humanitarian efforts. Rooted in faith and a belief in the inherent dignity of all people, we support aligned nonprofit partners and community initiatives focused on education and youth development, domestic violence prevention, child trafficking intervention, support for single-parent families, animal welfare, environmental conservation, and mental and emotional health.