From Ms. Geethanjali (Girl Child Education)
"I wish to thank the late Dr. Marie Mascarenhas, staff and donors of CREST for supporting my education. Thank you for your dedication and readiness to help with a quick response to my difficult situations.
I joined CREST as part of the Girl Child Education program in the year 1999. My older sister was an employee at CREST at the time, and since our family was from the lower middle class, we approached them for financial assistance for my education. Without CREST, I would have not been able to complete my high school education and the Weekend Tuition classes at the organization were a great help. Today, I am self-sufficient because of the positive impact of CREST and the sacrifices of my family. I would also like to thank CREST for allowing me to come back as a volunteer for the Life Skills and Soft Skills training programme."
From Mr. Parmesh (Girl Child Education)
"My daughter's name is Hema Priya. She is currently pursuing her class ten. We have been connected through the Girl Child Education program with CREST since 2010. My wife is a domestic worker and I am a daily wage worker. My job is uncertain, so is my daily wage. My wife has been ill for the last couple of years, so financially it has been a struggle. I have been getting some financial support from CREST and, from time to time, a few jobs, but most importantly, my daughter's education is fully supported and being able to say she has come till class 10 is made possible because of CREST. Thanks to CREST and Dr. Amma (Dr. Marie Mascarenhas), that's one thing we didn't have to worry about."
From Ms. Maria Veronica (Life & Soft Skills Training Course)
"When You are at CREST
You don't have to bother about the rest.
You just have to trust
Every day you are put to test
To be placed in a nest
Any situation just hold your fist
As its going to melt like mist
Each day is a fest
When you are in CREST."
From Mrs. Sowmyi Somanna (Certified Training Course)
"Twelve years ago, I did the Certificate Family and Youth Counselling Course. I have been sharing and giving knowledge and skills to thousands of people. I have used the books "The Challenge" and "Counselling the Youth". I thank CREST for the wonderful opportunity given to me to share & care with others. I recommend the CREST Course as the best course for anyone who wishes to learn counselling".
From Ms. Ayesha (Counsellee)
"It was your encouragement, your positive outlook, that has made me a well-defined person & with deepest regards, I want to express my gratitude. Thank you for being there." - Ayesha.
Dr. RAJA RAMANNA, Former MP (Rajya Sabha) at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, writes about the soon to be released 7th Edition of "COUNSELLING TEENAGERS."
"As a distinguished doctor, Dr. Marie Mascarenhas's views on sex and the AIDS epidemic are of greatest importance. I hope colleges prescribe it." I congratulate her for taking this initiative to spread knowledge. The country with so many educated people should not allow epidemics of any sort to develop. I recall the days when we felt that the plague and smallpox could never be eliminated, but it has happened. I FEEL THIS BOOK IS OF THE GREATEST VALUE" (2003)
ANTONIO CORSA, Mozambique, President (FISA-B) 2010-2011
"I like the purpose and CREST has touched me with this. The hospitality depicts CREST's purpose. I hope that this will be pursued for many years to come and may it follow the changing needs of the nation."
MRS. SAROJINI VITTACHI, Former UNESCO Member, 2001
"I have been most impressed with the work of CREST and the dedication of the staff."