Blog

August 15, 2025

At Dots for, “Everything for Customers” is a guiding force worn with pride on our team’s backs and carried in every decision we make. All of our team members embody this principle daily. It drives how we design our services, how we train, how we communicate, and how we show up—for every user, at every stage. This commitment is observed both in the field and the office. It fuels the tireless effort of those walking from door to door, and those behind screens fine-tuning the platform. It’s what keeps us growing, grounded in our mission: to unleash the constraints of rural Africa and give everyone, everywhere, opportunities to thrive. It’s no surprise then, that these words aren’t just printed on t-shirts—they are also engraved into our way of working. Because for us at Dots for, when we say “Everything for Customers,” that’s what keeps moving us—and communities—forward. We will keep working towards this ideal where every rural areas in Africa and beyond can thrive.

July 25, 2025

Our journey across rural Africa is gaining momentum every minute—and so is our team. While Dots for has already made meaningful progress in Benin, our colleagues in Senegal are making sure they’re not left behind. With renewed energy and a shared sense of mission, Team Senegal is growing too. We’re happy to welcome new members who are already contributing with their unique ideas, skills, and powerful local insights. These additions represent new perspectives, new capabilities, and new networks. With every new team member, we unlock more potential to overcome the constraints of rural connectivity and build services that truly change lives. This growing synergy across borders is what makes Dots for unique. The story we are building is rooted into expanding together as ONE connecting all “dots”. New and future members, your energy is welcome. Your impact is already felt. Your presence helps us all move faster, think deeper, and reach further. Together, let’s keep building a future where no community is left behind. Welcome to the mission. Welcome to the movement. Welcome to Dots for 🌱💡

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.

April 25, 2025

In a world of fast digital marketing and mass communication, one strategy remains timeless and incredibly effective: door-to-door promotion. It’s one of the oldest forms of marketing, and at Dots for, we embrace it because when it comes to building trust, explaining services, and inspiring real change—nothing beats human connection. In fact, door-to-door promotion traces back to long before established businesses existed. In villages and towns, it was common to see traveling sellers going from house to house, offering goods directly to families. It was a way of life—a method built on personal trust, real conversations, and genuine connection. Our field teams carry that same spirit forward today. Every day, they walk the paths between homes, farms, and villages, but instead of pots, fabrics, or spices, they bring opportunities, services, and skills for a better future to people’s doorsteps. They engage in real conversations, take the time to explain, listen, and answer questions. They make opportunities feel tangible and accessible. With every encounter, our teams sharpen their approach, learning how to better communicate the real value of what we offer. They adjust, they personalize, and they grow stronger with each new door they knock on. Through their dedication, ideas are not just sold—they are shared, and trust is not just given—it is earned. At Dots for, we know that real transformation doesn’t come from distance. It comes from proximity, from presence, from meeting people where they are—and walking the road forward with them.