President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia was deeply moved when he heard 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, on Friday. In the recording, Sofia Rorista Angel expressed her sincere gratitude to President Prabowo for transforming her life by providing the opportunity for education through Sekolah Rakyat.
Sofia described how the presence of Sekolah Rakyat had changed her life, previously filled with limitations, into one full of hope and opportunity. She thanked President Prabowo for his care and support towards children in the East, mentioning that despite his busy schedule running the country, he ensured that children like her could go to 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, attributing her success to the opportunity given by President Prabowo to study at Sekolah Rakyat. Sofia conveyed her prayers for the President’s well-being and sent him warm greetings from Kupang, the City of Stone. The touching message moved President Prabowo to tears as he listened.
Sekolah Rakyat, a priority program launched by the administration on July 14, 2025, aims to provide inclusive and quality education for children from low-income and extremely poor families nationwide. The heartfelt message from Sofia exemplifies the impact of this program in transforming the lives of Indonesian children.