helps — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of help.
holds — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
keeps — to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.
initiates — to begin, set going, or originate: to initiate major social reforms.
aids — AIDS is a disease which destroys the natural system of protection that the body has against other diseases. AIDS is an abbreviation for 'acquired immune deficiency syndrome'.