Articles & Awards
Sawyer’s story has appeared in a variety of magazines and other publications.
Articles/podcasts:
Earth911 - February 2024
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes Encourages Youth to Protect the Planet
Fargo Inc! - February 2024
Patrick Metzger Knows the Importance of Nurturing the Community
Action for Nature
Celebrating 20 Years of Action For Nature’s International Young Eco-Hero Awards Program
University of North Dakota
UND 18:83 Speaker Series: Coiya Tompkins
New Day with Ashley
Episode #29: Sawyer Anderson - Water Works
Highline Notes - March 2020
Bringing Water to the World's Children
Fargo Monthly - January 2020
Wellspring for the World
Fargo Monthly - September 2019
Think Global, Act Local: The Ultimate Pitch
Sheyenne Living - August 2019
Sawyer Anderson is Changing Lives Across the Globe
Area Woman - 2019
Water Works Book Generates Philanthropic Tidal Wave
Awards announcements:
Global Water Partnership Southern Africa
Winners of the Water Changemaker Innovation Awards 2023
Water Changemaker Awards
Winners of The Water Changemaker Innovations Award 2023 Announced
Stockholm International Water Institute
Celebration of the Water Change Makers Awards
INFORUM
Oak Grove Lutheran School student honored by Lions Club for humanitarian efforts
Valley News Live
Fargo Teen Wins Gloria Barrton Young Heroes Award
Barron Prize
Congratulations to Our 2023 Winners and Honorees!
INFORUM
Fargo teen named Gloria Barron Prize honoree for nonprofit work
Valley News Live - North Dakota Today
Wellspring for the World & WaterWorks - September 29
KVRR NEWS
Local Teen Named 2023 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes Honoree
KVRR NEWS
Sawyer Anderson Wins Young Eco-Hero Award
Valley News Live
Fargo girl wins international award for environmental work
KX News
KX Conversation: 2022 International Young Eco-Hero Award Recipient
INFORUM
12-year-old Fargo girl receives prestigious environmental award
Action for Nature
2022 International Young Eco-Hero Award Winners
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY
Water Works
Water Works is a story written and illustrated by Sawyer Anderson when she was nine years old. This children's book is based on a true story, shining a light on the problem of water scarcity around the world, and encouraging all people (both young and old) that we all matter and everyone can make a difference.
The sale of five Water Works books = clean water for one person... for LIFE. That's an offer you can't refuse!
Chitenge Bags
Sawyer designs and hand sews beautiful Chitenge Bags made from authentic African wax fabric. Each bag is uniquely designed with a different theme that has significance for Sawyer. Although each bag design has similar patterns and colors, no two bags are exactly the same. When you purchase a Chitenge Bag, you will truly be sporting a one-of-a-kind design. And did we mention that one bag provides safe, clean water for one person... for LIFE? Buy a bag, safe a life.
The sale of each Chitenge Bag provides access to fresh, clean water for one person... for LIFE. Made from scraps of authentic African wax fabric, every Chitenge Bag is a unique combination of many vibrant patterns. Some of Sawyer's newest designs are inspired by her love of musical theatre to include patterns entitled Hamilton, Beetlejuice and Les Miserables.
Every bag is a pre-order and are created after an order is placed. Please allow up to 3 weeks for delivery.