President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia was deeply touched by a heartfelt message from a student at Sekolah Rakyat (People’s School) Junior High School 19 Efata in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. The emotional recording was shared 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 for education provided 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, mentioning his dedication to ensuring children like her could attend school despite his busy schedule. Comparing him to a parent who brought her out of darkness and into the light, Sofia expressed her determination to achieve her dreams, crediting President Prabowo and Sekolah Rakyat for her success.
Her prayers for the President’s well-being and warm greetings from Kupang, the City of Stone, touched President Prabowo deeply as he listened. The Sekolah Rakyat program, launched on July 14, 2025, prioritizes providing inclusive and quality education for children from low-income and extremely poor families across Indonesia. Sofia’s message reflects the significant impact of this program in changing the lives of Indonesian children for the better.
