About us

Our Story

Seven Wells was founded on a simple conviction: God has placed dignity and purpose within every family. Poverty can hide that capacity, but it cannot erase it. For more than two decades, we have walked with families across East Africa, equipping them with skills, discipleship, and productive assets to build flourishing futures.

What Guides Us

We believe that charity should protect dignity, and generosity should unlock capacity. Discipleship should touch the whole person, including faith, work, family, and community. We help families move from survival to stability, and from stability to generosity.

Our Values

Dignity

Every family is made in the image of God.

Stewardship

Every gift is a seed for lasting change.

Discipleship

We form people, not just projects.

Ownership

Families participate in their own growth

Multiplication

the empowered empower others.

Accountability

We report clearly and stay close to the field.

Discipleship at the Center

Transformation is not only economic. Through local churches and field leaders, families grow in faith, stewardship, and community, which are the foundation under everything we do.

Meet our Team

Doug Sadler

President and Founder Seven Wells Canada

Carolin Sadler

Volunteer

Laurie Pflug

Board member

Fred Coad

Board member

Kevin May

Board member

Irene Klassen

Board member
About Our Name

There are seven spheres, or ‘wells’ that determine the character and destiny of any society: Family, Government, Commerce, Church, Education, Media, and the Arts. All of our work is aimed at restoring dignity, abudance and agency of individuals so tehy can positively impact these Seven Wells of Society.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to help create environments where children and those most in need are given hope for a better future and the tools to make that future a reality.

Seven Wells is operated by Seven Wells Ministries (Canada) Inc., a Canadian nonprofit organization committed to helping families build sustainable livelihoods, increase economic resilience, and gain ownership of productive assets that can create lasting prosperity. 

Our programs support families and communities through initiatives including livelihood development, productive-asset ownership, agriculture, family economic empowerment, and community-based programs designed to help people build sustainable sources of income and long-term stability. 

SevenWells.org and SevenWells.ca are both official domains of Seven Wells Ministries (Canada) Inc. SevenWells.org serves as the organization’s primary public website and communications domain.