Lake Kivu Merchants: Living and Selling on the Water – My Last Photo of Goma, Blurred Like the Future – To Tell Is to Resist

Lake Kivu, recognized as a natural heritage site, serves as the fastest route connecting the major cities of Goma, Idjwi, and Bukavu in the Greater Kivu region of the DRC. Here, boats, barges, and speed canoes transport travelers across the waters. With our handcrafted canoe, we carry fruits, livestock, and various agricultural products, approaching passing speedboats that often stop, allowing passengers to buy our goods.