President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia 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 transforming her life through Sekolah Rakyat.
Sofia shared how Sekolah Rakyat had turned her life, previously limited, into one filled with hope and opportunity. She thanked President Prabowo for his care and support towards children in the East, highlighting his dedication to ensuring children like her could attend school. Sofia compared President Prabowo to a parent who had lifted her from darkness and brought her into the light.
She expressed her determination to achieve her dreams, crediting the opportunity given by President Prabowo to study at Sekolah Rakyat. Sofia also sent her prayers for the President’s well-being and warm greetings from Kupang, the City of Stone. This touching message moved President Prabowo to tears as he listened.
Sekolah Rakyat, a priority program launched on July 14, 2025, aims to provide inclusive and quality education for children from low-income and extremely poor families across Indonesia. Sofia’s heartfelt message exemplifies the significant impact of this program in transforming the lives of Indonesian children.
