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 played during a briefing for teachers and principals of Sekolah Rakyat at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, on Friday. Sofia Rorista Angel expressed her sincere gratitude to President Prabowo for transforming her life through the opportunity for education provided by Sekolah Rakyat.
Sofia shared how Sekolah Rakyat had changed her life from one filled with limitations to one full of hope and opportunity. She thanked President Prabowo for his care and support towards children in the East, noting his dedication to ensuring that children like her could attend school. Comparing President Prabowo to a parent who lifted her from darkness into light, Sofia expressed her determination to achieve her dreams with the opportunities presented by studying at Sekolah Rakyat. She also conveyed her prayers for the President’s well-being, sending warm greetings from Kupang, the City of Stone, in a touching message that moved President Prabowo to tears.
Launched on July 14, 2025, Sekolah Rakyat is a priority program by the administration aiming 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.