4 Years Strong: Building the Future, One Community at a Time🎉🌍
When you say 1, you say 2, 3… and now 4. Four years of believing in the potential of rural Africa. Four years of action, growth, and transformation. A few days ago Dots for celebrated one more year of impact. This anniversary is a celebration of every partnership formed, every team member who joined the journey, and every village where our work is making a difference. This past year was especially meaningful. We expanded our reach, welcomed new teammates, and forged new partnerships with people and organizations that believe in what we do. More and more voices are joining us to say: the potential of rural Africa is really untapped. At Dots for, we’re proud to be among the pioneers proving that change is possible—when vision meets commitment, and when communities are at the center of innovation. What makes our story special is all the people who come together around a single mission. From field agents to tech experts, from village elders to first-time users, our strength lies in how we connect people and build bridges. Dots for is about unity, purpose, and people working as one. We’ve come a long way—but as usual, the best is yet to come. Here’s to continuing the mission: unlocking the constraints of rural Africa, and creating opportunities where they’re needed most. This month, we celebrate 4 years of progress—thanks to everyone who’s walking this path with us. 🚀 Let’s keep going—together.
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April 11, 2025
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.
November 17, 2023
Last week, we introduced some of the core values driving our mission at Dots for. Today, we're diving into more of them. These values revolve around being resilient and innovative, learning from mistakes, exploring new ideas, and questioning the norm. Tumble First: We embrace failure as a stepping stone to growth and success. Our agents understand that every setback is an opportunity to learn, adapt, and ultimately succeed. They are resilient, driven, and not afraid to face challenges head-on. 🛤️🚶♂️ Be Modest Explorers: Our team recognizes that there's much they don't know about the world, and that's why they are explorers. They venture into uncharted territories, seeking to build a world without constraints. 🌄🌱 Stand on Your Feet: Challenging the status quo and acting based on personal experiences and thoughts is our driving force for change. We don't accept the "norm"; we challenge it, question it, and drive change. 🤔👣 While it may seem impossible at times, our team's strong belief in these core values paves the way to a world free of constraints for all “Dots.” Share your thoughts on these core values and tell us which one resonates most with you, as well as how you apply it in your work. 🌍💬
November 10, 2023
At Dots for, our core values are much more than words on paper; they are the everyday compass, and guiding light as we work to eliminate the constraints in rural Africa. 🌍🚀 Today, we delve into the first set of our core values and see how they drive our mission in rural Africa. These values emphasize the importance of customer satisfaction, trust and commitment to make a positive impact. Everything for Customers: Our teams embark on challenging journeys to reach remote villages, often crossing rivers and facing unexpected weather. Their unwavering commitment to customers fuels these journeys. They listen, observe, and prioritize customer needs. 💪🌦️ Trust All 'Dots': Each agent, each village resident, represents a "Dot" filled with potential. Trusting the collective effort of our team members and local agents, we unleash that potential. 🤝🌾 Shake Your Heart: Our teams are not just operating; they identify and create moments that inspire them to overcome challenges and reach new heights. 💡❤️ Prove Your Value for the World: Daily, we demonstrate our value through concrete actions to village residents, to ourselves and also to the world. 🌐🌍 Our mission is to unleash rural Africa's potential. Share your thoughts on which core value resonates with you and how you apply it in your work. 🌍💬