Men push a passenger boat over sandbanks on the Tsiribihina River. Masiakampy, Madagascar. 13 October 2022



The Tsiribihina River is a 275-kilometer-long river in western Madagascar that is important to the communities along its banks. It provides clean water, transportation, and opportunities for fishing and agriculture, and serves as a major trade route and source of income. The river is also used for daily activities such as drinking, washing, and bathing, and is considered a sacred place for cultural and spiritual events. The communities along the Tsiribihina River rely on the river for their livelihoods and daily needs.