President Prabowo Subianto from Indonesia was deeply touched by a heartfelt message from a student at Sekolah Rakyat Junior High School 19 Efata in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. During a briefing for teachers and principals of Sekolah Rakyat at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Sofia Rorista Angel expressed her sincere gratitude to President Prabowo for the life-changing opportunity provided by Sekolah Rakyat. Sofia shared how the school had transformed her life, previously limited but now filled with hope and possibilities. She thanked President Prabowo for his dedication to the children in the East, ensuring they have access to education despite his busy schedule running the country. Comparing him to a caring parent, Sofia felt lifted from darkness to light by President Prabowo’s support.
President Prabowo was moved to tears upon hearing Sofia’s message, where she expressed her determination to achieve her dreams due to the opportunity provided by Sekolah Rakyat. She also sent warm greetings and prayers for the President’s well-being from Kupang, the City of Stone. Sekolah Rakyat, a priority program initiated on July 14, 2025, focuses on offering inclusive and quality education to children from low-income and extremely poor families nationwide. Sofia’s impactful message showcases how this program has positively influenced the lives of Indonesian children.
