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. 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 turned her life, once constrained by limitations, into one filled with hope and opportunities. She expressed her thanks to 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 managing the country. Sofia admired President Prabowo as a parent figure who had lifted her from darkness and led her into the light.
She revealed her determination to pursue her dreams, crediting her success to the chance given 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. President Prabowo was moved to tears as he listened to the touching message.
Sekolah Rakyat, a priority program introduced by the administration on July 14, 2025, aims to deliver inclusive and high-quality education to children from low-income and extremely poor families across Indonesia. Sofia’s sincere message exemplifies the positive impact of this program in changing the lives of Indonesian children.
