About Us

Our Story

The people whose vision and dedication shape Dokimos Foundation.

The founders of Dokimos Foundation standing on the 25 000sqm property in Verulam

Our Story

How Dokimos Began

Dokimos Foundation is a Non-profit Organisation (NPO) and a Public Benefit Organisation established in 2017 through the generous donation of a 25 000sqm property by the Dalais family together with Dr Sagie and Rochelle Govender. The word dokimos is a Greek word for approved or something that is of the correct weight.

The vision of Dokimos is Sustainable Economic Development and Environmental Awareness through education and training that would lead to community transformation — identifying community service providers and deploying them into the community to achieve the vision.

Pioneers

Ralph & Michelle Ellaya

Ralph and Michelle Ellaya are the visionaries and pioneers of Dokimos Foundation. Their experience in the church and assisting communities over many years motivated them to pioneer this community-based enterprise.