During a briefing for teachers and principals at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia was profoundly touched by a heartfelt message from Sofia Rorista Angel, a student at Sekolah Rakyat Junior High School 19 Efata in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. Sofia expressed her deep gratitude towards President Prabowo for transforming her life through the opportunity provided by Sekolah Rakyat. She shared how the school had changed her life, previously limited, into one full of hope and potential. Sofia compared the President to a parent who had brought her out of darkness and into the light.
Despite his busy schedule, President Prabowo’s care and support towards children in the East did not waver, ensuring that children like Sofia had access to education. Touched by Sofia’s message, President Prabowo was moved to tears as he listened. Sofia credited her success and determination to achieve her dreams to the opportunity given by President Prabowo through Sekolah Rakyat, sending him warm greetings and prayers for his well-being from Kupang, the City of Stone.
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 across Indonesia. Sofia’s message exemplifies the significant impact of this program in transforming the lives of Indonesian children, showcasing the positive outcomes and opportunities it has provided for those in need.
