Megan Lee

Megan Lee

Megan Lee is an international educator, traveler and writer. She is currently working in Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda with nine American college students. Read her blog as she makes new rafikis and learn more about Africa this spring.

Sunday, 21 June 2015 18:44

Useful Swahili Phrases for Volunteers

Learning Swahili while volunteering in East Africa serves not only a practical purpose, but also opens doors for new experiences. 
Enough time to recognize it's prickly and complex; not enough time to fully understand it. A short-term volunteer sizes up her placement in Rwanda.
Friday, 01 May 2015 08:52

Volunteering Across Faiths

One volunteer shares tips for interacting with Muslim women while volunteering in Tanzania.
What happens when the reality of your overseas placement doesn't meet expectations?
Monday, 23 March 2015 16:25

Preparing to Volunteer in Africa

Five last-minute activities to do before you board your plane.