HOKISA (Homes for Kids in South Africa) was founded in 2001 in Cape Town as a South African nonprofit NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) to contribute in the fight against AIDS by creating examples of care especially for those who are most vulnerable – the children. Opening on World Aids Day 2002, HOKISA cares for children affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic in a family-like environment seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Through this program educational program model, communities throughout South Africa have recognized the improvement in health and wellbeing of
Mindfulness is a psychological process of instantaneous recognition of our thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations. To put it simply, mindfulness is the ability to stay present at the moment. This process can bring you different emotions from happiness to sadness. The more mindful you are the less you get distracted from the present moment. At the same time, it is important to distinguish mindfulness from meditation. Unlike meditation, mindfulness is not a concentrated focus on the present. It is a way of living when we are able to stay aware of the present
Homeowners in warm to moderate climates have enjoyed the energy efficiency of heat pumps for decades. Heat pumps have many advantages over traditional gas or electric furnaces and air conditioning units. Instead of two separate systems, a heat pump does the job of both. But if your system is 10 to 15 years old, now may be the right time to consider replacing it — and here are several reasons why. SEER Rating The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, or SEER, is a measure of how efficient your heat pump is at
There are many reasons why homeowners should reduce energy use in their home. Not only does it reduce your utility bills, but it also is better for the environment. The less power we use, the less we are reliant on non-sustainable sources of energy. Fortunately, many of the ways we can reduce our energy use involve developing good habits. A few selective, strategic investments are worthwhile. Here are some things you can do to slow down that electric meter. Programmable Thermostats With a programmable thermostat, you can preset the temperature
https://pixabay.com/photos/woman-asleep-girl-sleep-dreams-2197947/ There are many great things about summer, but trying to sleep when it’s hot and sticky isn’t one of them. Not only is it hard to fall asleep when you’re too warm, but tossing and turning to find a comfortable position only makes things worse. Cranking the air conditioning is certainly a solution, but running the AC all day and all night isn’t energy efficient and can send your power bills skyrocketing — that is, if you even have an AC. So how can you balance keeping your room
Are you sick of waiting for your streaming movies to buffer? The problem is probably your internet! Here’s how to improve WiFi speeds and end the frustration. There it goes again! That annoying spinning circle in the middle of your screen during a movie. And it always seems to happen at the absolute worst moments. Are you frustrated about the speed (or lack thereof) at which your WiFi runs? There are actually several simple ways to improve WiFi speeds. Give these 5 a try and see if you notice any
