🌍 From Benin to Senegal: Carrying the Spirit of Community Forward 🌍
As Dots for expands across new regions, one principle remains unchanged: our work starts with the people, not the product. In every village we enter—from Benin to Senegal—we carry with us not only our technology but also the lessons, methods, and values that have brought us closer to the communities we serve. In Benin, we built our approach around deep local engagement, sometimes organizing village-wide gatherings in places like Idaho, Imoumou, and many more. These weren’t just promotional moments—they were conversations. Often held under a tree, a symbol in many African villages of collective wisdom and decision-making, these gatherings helped initiate real connection and trust. Now, in Senegal, we are carrying that same spirit forward. In Katakel and other villages, we’re applying what we’ve learned—bringing together our team members and village residents in open-air meetings that reflect not just tradition, but shared vision. Yes, the scenery may change. The language, the roads, even the rhythm of daily life. But some things stay the same: our commitment to listening, our respect for local customs, and our focus on delivering true value to our customers. Because transformation starts with trust—and trust begins with connection.
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June 27, 2025
At Dots for, we believe that transformation has no borders. What began as a bold idea in Japan has now traveled across the African continent—from Benin to Senegal and now, most recently, to Zambia. Just days ago, our team successfully installed the first DC box in Zambia. A new geography, a different rhythm—but the same mission and the same village-centered approach. We still follow the same commitment to building trust and our belief that technology, skills, and opportunity should be within everyone’s reach, no matter where they live didn't change. By expanding our reach, we’re connecting all the dots. From East Asia to West Africa and now Southern Africa, our model adapts, but our vision remains: unlock rural potential by enabling people, empowering communities, and creating access to a better future. As one school principal in Zambia shared after experiencing our DC video service: 🗣️ “I am proud that what you have developed in Benin and Senegal also works in Zambia, far away from where we are.” Crossing borders doesn’t mean changing who we are, it rather means bringing our purpose to new places, with humility, passion, and people at the center of everything. We’ve only just begun. 🌍✨
June 13, 2025
At Dots for, progress is built on shared effort. Small, purposeful actions that link together across time, space, and roles. Tasks started by one are pushed forward, piece by piece, by others in the chain. One person begins a task, another picks it up. A teammate supports from the ground, another brings it to completion above. When one part is done, it flows naturally into the next. This is how we move: together, in perfect relay. From Benin to Senegal and more, every service we deliver and every life we impact is the product of this chain. We work hand in hand—passing ideas, responsibilities, and support across borders, departments, and time zones. This spirit is not only practical but also symbolic. It reflects what we believe in at our core: collaboration, trust, and shared purpose. This chain is the reason we’ve come this far on our journey to unleash the constraints of rural Africa. It’s what allows us to keep growing, adapting, and innovating—without losing pace, quality, or care. And like any strong chain, its strength lies in each link—each person, each contribution, each “dot”.
May 16, 2025
At Dots for, we believe that true progress comes from bringing people together. In rural Africa, we are working to bridge generations, genders, and communities through our services. One of the most remarkable things we witness in the communities we serve is how our services become a focal point for everyone, regardless of age or background. You might see an elderly person standing side by side with a teenager, both engaged with one of our devices, or young children curiously watching as we set up new connections. All of them are drawn to the same spot—a single “dot” where our team members are tirelessly working to make connectivity a reality. Our initiatives naturally create linkages. In many villages, you can find men and women, young and old, gathered around one of our dedicated team members, sharing stories, learning new things, and finding common ground. These spontaneous gatherings remind us that technology has the power to connect not only places but people of all kinds. Every connection we make is about creating moments where diverse individuals come together, share experiences, and find new opportunities. That’s the heart of what we do at Dots for: connecting communities, connecting all dots.