President Prabowo Subianto was deeply touched by a heartfelt message from a student at Sekolah Rakyat Junior High School 19 Efata in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. The emotional recording was played during a briefing for teachers and principals of Sekolah Rakyat at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta. In the recording, Sofia Rorista Angel expressed her sincere gratitude to President Prabowo for the opportunity to receive an education through Sekolah Rakyat. Sofia shared how Sekolah Rakyat had transformed her life, previously limited but now filled with hope and opportunity. She thanked President Prabowo for his care and support towards children in the East, comparing him to a parent who had brought her from darkness into the light.
Sofia’s message conveyed her determination to achieve her dreams, attributing her success to the chance given by President Prabowo to study at Sekolah Rakyat. She also sent warm greetings and prayers for the President’s well-being from Kupang, the City of Stone. The touching message moved President Prabowo to tears as he listened.
Sekolah Rakyat, a priority program launched by the administration on July 14, 2025, aims to provide inclusive and quality education for children from low-income and extremely poor families nationwide. Sofia’s heartfelt message exemplifies the positive impact of this program in transforming the lives of Indonesian children.
