President Prabowo Subianto from Indonesia was deeply touched by a heartfelt message conveyed by 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. In the recording, 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, previously constrained by limitations, into one filled with hope and opportunities. She thanked President Prabowo for his care and support towards children in the East, acknowledging his efforts to ensure that children like her could attend school despite his busy schedule running the country. Sofia likened President Prabowo to a parent who had rescued her from darkness and brought her into the light.
Expressing her determination to pursue her dreams, Sofia attributed her success to the chance given by President Prabowo to study at Sekolah Rakyat. She expressed her well wishes for the President and sent warm greetings from Kupang, the City of Stone. President Prabowo was moved to tears by the touching message he heard.
Sekolah Rakyat, a priority program initiated by the government on July 14, 2025, is dedicated to providing inclusive and quality education for children from low-income and extremely poor families across Indonesia. Sofia’s heartfelt message serves as a testament to the positive impact of this program in transforming the lives of Indonesian children.
