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 changing her life through education at Sekolah Rakyat.
Sofia shared how Sekolah Rakyat had transformed her life, previously limited but now filled with hope and opportunities. She thanked President Prabowo for his dedication to the children in the region, ensuring that despite his busy schedule, they could attend school. Sofia likened President Prabowo to a nurturing parent who had brought her out of darkness into the light.
She spoke of her determination to pursue her dreams, crediting her success to the chance provided by President Prabowo to study at Sekolah Rakyat. Sofia offered her prayers for the President’s well-being and sent warm greetings from Kupang, the City of Stone. Her moving message brought tears to President Prabowo’s eyes as he listened.
Sekolah Rakyat, a priority program initiated by the administration on July 14, 2025, seeks to offer inclusive and quality education to children from disadvantaged families across the country. Sofia’s heartfelt message is a testament to the positive impact of this program on the lives of Indonesian children.
