President Prabowo Subianto from Indonesia was touched by a heartwarming 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. Sofia Rorista Angel expressed her sincere gratitude to President Prabowo for transforming her life through education at Sekolah Rakyat.
Sofia shared how Sekolah Rakyat had changed her previously limited life into one filled with hope and opportunities. She thanked President Prabowo for his care and support towards children in the East, emphasizing his commitment to ensuring children like her can access education. Sofia likened President Prabowo to a parent who brought her out of darkness into the light.
Expressing her determination to achieve her dreams, Sofia attributed her success to the opportunity provided by President Prabowo’s Sekolah Rakyat initiative. She also offered her prayers for the President’s well-being and sent warm greetings from Kupang. President Prabowo was moved to tears by this touching message.
Sekolah Rakyat, a priority program launched by the administration in July 2025, aims to offer inclusive and quality education for children from low-income families nationwide. Sofia’s heartfelt message reflects the positive impact of this program on the lives of Indonesian children.