President Prabowo Subianto was deeply moved by a heartfelt message he received 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 significantly impacted her life, replacing limitations with hope and opportunity. She thanked President Prabowo for his dedication to the children in the East, ensuring that despite his busy schedule, education remained accessible. Sofia likened President Prabowo to a caring parent who guided her from darkness into the light.
With determination to pursue her dreams, Sofia credited her success to the opportunity presented by President Prabowo through Sekolah Rakyat. She extended her prayers for the President’s well-being and sent warm greetings from Kupang, known as the City of Stone. President Prabowo was visibly moved to tears by Sofia’s touching message.
Sekolah Rakyat, a vital initiative launched on July 14, 2025, prioritizes inclusive and quality education for children from low-income families across Indonesia. Sofia’s heartfelt message serves as a testament to the positive impact of this program on the lives of Indonesian children.