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 changed her life, once limited but now filled with hope and opportunity. She thanked President Prabowo for his care and support towards children in the East, highlighting his dedication to ensuring children like her could attend school. Comparing him to a parent who brought her from darkness to light, Sofia expressed her determination to achieve her dreams, crediting President Prabowo and Sekolah Rakyat for her success.
Her message conveyed prayers for the President’s well-being and warm greetings from Kupang, the City of Stone. President Prabowo was moved to tears by her heartfelt words. Sekolah Rakyat, a priority program launched in 2025, aims to provide inclusive and quality education for children from low-income families nationwide. Sofia’s message reflects the profound impact of this program on the lives of Indonesian children.
