Volunteering at the crossroads of the world’s most important sea routes
As Sofia Biasin stepped onto the shores of Madagascar, she found herself at the crossroads of the world's most important sea routes. A young woman from Italy, Sofia has had what she describes as a remarkable experience as an international UN Volunteer Project Support Officer. Placed with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), she shares how she tackles the challenges of combating maritime crimes and trafficking in the Western Indian Ocean.
I have a background in human security and international cooperation and am interested in making the world a safer place. I have worked for international organizations and governments in Europe, Asia and Africa, and learnt to adapt to different environments.