building a better world linking professionals globally sharing time and expertise back   Holistic Health Holistic health refers to a philosophy of wellness that views the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and equally important. Keyway Associates works to address these issues in its projects in Asia and Africa. In Asia, there has been a growing interest in fitness in general and American-style fitness centers in particular. Many of the well-known American fitness organizations have opened clubs in large Asian cities. Keyway Associates opened a Fitness and Learning Center in Thailand in 2006. The American and national staff provided top-notch personal training and group activities such as hiking trips, games, and triathlon training in a state-of-the-art facility with a high level of staff/member interaction. Values-based business training was offered to all center employees, and visiting teams of business people and educators offered opportunities for enrichment and personal growth. In 2009 ownership of the the Fitness and Learning Center was transferred to a local Thai attorney/businessman who was interested in operating the business with the same values and services that Keyway has promoted over the past three years. The team of Keyway professionals is shifting its attention to Community Health Development projects among the poor of the city where the Fitness Center is located. In Africa, Keyway has worked with poor communities on disease prevention and improved living conditions. A major emphasis is HIV/AIDS prevention through teaching and community awareness meetings. The local communities are also helped to form support groups for people living with HIV/AIDS.