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, once filled with limitations, into one full of hope and opportunity. She thanked President Prabowo for his care and support towards children in the East, acknowledging his efforts in ensuring children like her could receive an education despite his busy schedule. Sofia likened President Prabowo to a parent who had brought her out of darkness into the light.
She conveyed her determination to achieve her dreams, attributing her success to the opportunity provided by President Prabowo to study at Sekolah Rakyat. Sofia also extended her prayers for the President’s well-being and sent warm greetings from Kupang, the City of Stone. The touching message brought President Prabowo to tears as he listened.
Sekolah Rakyat, a prioritized program introduced by the administration on July 14, 2025, aims to offer inclusive and quality education to children from low-income and extremely poor families across Indonesia. Sofia’s heartfelt message serves as a testament to the positive impact of this initiative in changing the lives of Indonesian children.
