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Project 2
Tinganga Model Primary School

ith an initial membership of 430 members in 1961, Ndumberi Coee Farmers Co-operative Society was formed and registered later on 30 September, 1962. Currently, the society has three wet mills (Ndumberi, Riabai and Ngaita) serving over 2,600 coee farmers. The societys vision is to produce the best quality coee using sustainable, good agricultural and processing practices that will lead to higher production and improved livelihood for all its members. Tinganga model primary school is a mixed day school located at the heart of Tinganga Division in Kiambu County within the catchment area of Ngaita factory, which is one of the aliate factories of Ndumberi FCS. Founded in 1992 as a small day care center for children, Tinganga model primary has rapidly grown in leaps and bounds since then to a full-edged primary public school registered with the Ministry of Education. Today, the school has a population of 507 pupils - 253 boys and 254 girls. It also has an Early Children Education Centre (ECD) with a population of 90 pupils. Before the Tchibo and CMS Partnership intervention, the school faced several challenges among them: Congestion in classrooms Lack of electricity Poor sanitation due to water inadequacy

In partnership with CMS, Tchibo provided USD 15,903 towards alleviating the schools challenges through the following activities: Construction of a new classroom Completion and renovation of a stalled classroom Electrication Water harvesting within the school compound

The changes implemented courtesy of Tchibo and CMS have helped in creating a shift in perspective in the pupils mind. Now more than ever, they portray interest and enthusiasm towards learning due to the radical transformation of the environment they learn and play in. Further, the school has registered an increase in enrollment, a clear indication of a potential economic growing area. The Head teacher had the following to say towards the completion of the project: Initially our classes were very muddy because the pupils would never bring enough water to clean the classes with the water harvesting facility hygiene levels have really improved. I am hoping to raise performance standards a bit higher. Thats the only way I can show my appreciation to Tchibo for helping us. Ndumberi FCS certication

Amidst the various challenges it faces, the school registers a sterling performance during national examinations. It has attained Second position in the Municipality Division and First position in Tinganga division- Public School Category.