Morgan Fisher
2015
Johannesburg, South Africa
The Rise of the Digital Nomad
Morgan Fisher (2015: Johannesburg, South Africa) will intern as a Global Marketing Manager with Joint Aid Management (JAM), focusing on developing and strengthening the organization’s digital communications. She will create social media and marketing templates for global affiliates, manage international social media platforms, and lead a viral campaign. Morgan will also document JAM’s work in rural villages in Angola, help implement technology in feeding programs in Mozambique, and contribute to PR efforts by writing press releases, newsletters, and blog content.
My name is Morgan Kathleen Fisher. I am traveling on the Lumos Scholarship to Johannesburg, South Africa to work with Joint Aid Management for 6 months.
At the age of 14, I started fundraising for Joint Aid Management through the power of music. I started hosting benefit concerts in my hometown of Detroit under the alias, Bands that JAM for Africa (btj4a.org). I believe music can be used as a mechanism for social change. Just buy a ticket, enjoy the show, and save a life.
My passion for music and social entrepreneurship led me to Belmont University where I studied Global Social Entrepreneurship with a focus on Africa.
I have travelled to South Africa to work with Joint Aid Management on short term projects and on Study Abroad with Belmont University. I always struggle to depart from this wonderful country. I could not be more thrilled to return! I am completely infatuated with the diversity of South Africa and trust that this adventure is going to reveal more unique stories and revelations that I look forward to sharing with you here!
More about me....
Home Town: Troy, MI
Major(s): Social Entrepreneurship
Country Highlights
My Stories
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The Beginning and the End
As I sit here in the house that I grew up in with snow falling outside, I find myself experiencing a degree of
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Surreal Conclusions
There truly is no way I could have predicted the final days of my time here in South Africa. Any angle I would
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The Soil
The parable of the soils describes what becomes of seed that is sown in four different types of soil. The first type of
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Cape Town Round 2!
Last weekend, I had an incredible visit to Cape Town. I wanted to have a unique experience because I definitely put myself in
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40 Days & 40 Nights
It has been 129 days since I left American soil. In 40 days and 40 nights, I will reunite with my family, but
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International Music Day
Today is International Music Day and I could not be more thrilled to be bringing my passion for music & JAM together again
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Clouds
When I was younger I asked my parents if I could paint a sky on the ceiling of my bedroom being the dreamer
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Cape Town
This weekend, I had the pleasure of returning to Cape Town. I participated in a study abroad program that travelled to Cape Town
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Mozambique
I had the absolute privilege of joining JAM International and their global offices at their annual affiliate week conference in Mozambique last week.
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A Mother’s Strife
This week, I want to share the reality of everyday life for a mother in Angola. I truly cannot express the impact this
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Ride The Waves
I am 73 days into my journey as a Lumos Traveller. It’s beginning to sink in that this isn’t just an extended vacation,
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Durban, South Africa
I had the privilege of making a road trip to the beautiful Durban, South Africa (Which I will refer to as Durbs from
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Post Mandela Day
I’ve learned faster in the previous 6 weeks than I have in any season of life. I started with my time in Angola
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Pre Mandela Day
I have been working very hard alongside the JAM International team to prepare a campaign for Mandela Day. This is what we did
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Angola Reflections
It’s been nearly a month since I have returned from Angola and I have just now processed through everything I witnessed and the
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Looking for Lekker
This weekend I had the pleasure of attending Neighbour Goods Market in Braamfontein with my friend Chane & her husband Chris. Before we
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Mandela. Music. Mission.
Nelson Mandela delivered a speech on the eve of his 90th birthday declaring, “it is in your hands now.” The United Nations officially
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Angola
I write to you with utmost joy as my first 2 weeks in Africa have already exceeded my expectations. God tends to do
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South African Soil
Alas, I am on South African soil once again! The peace of God that transcends all understanding has surely been a testimony to
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Movie Moments
Movie Moments I’ve seen it in films before; the nostalgic head turn, looking back at the skyline of a city full of memories,
