When the world calls
Sophie dreams of working in humanitarian aid and sets out to explore a field that could not be more relevant today. Alongside the story of Sergio Vieira de Mello, her journey may inspire a new generation to make a difference.
Sophie is a student who wants to work in humanitarian aid. She reflects on her deepest motivations during numerous conversations with her loved ones. Is it just a passing fad? A desire to explore the world? A need for excitement? The stories of her friend Vadym, a Ukrainian refugee, and Hassan, an Afghan refugee, offer illuminating insights into the difficulties they face in integrating—despite the support they receive—largely due to the prejudices they encounter. Her meetings with the sons of Sergio Vieira de Mello, a senior UN diplomat who died in a bombing in 2003, and later with a UNHCR official, reveal to her the gaps that remain between expectations and the realities on the ground. She also discovers the impact that humanitarian work has on one’s personal life. Sophie now has all the information she needs...