President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia was deeply moved by a heartfelt message from a student at Sekolah Rakyat Junior High School 19 Efata in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. Sofia Rorista Angel expressed her gratitude to President Prabowo for the life-changing opportunity provided by Sekolah Rakyat. She described how the school had transformed her previously limited life into one full of hope and opportunities. Sofia thanked President Prabowo for his care and support towards children in the East, emphasizing his dedication to ensuring children’s education despite his busy schedule. She compared him to a parent who brought her out of darkness into the light, expressing her determination to achieve her dreams through the school. The emotional message moved President Prabowo to tears during the briefing for teachers and principals of Sekolah Rakyat at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta.
Sekolah Rakyat, a priority program launched by the administration on July 14, 2025, focuses on providing inclusive and quality education to children from low-income families nationwide. Sofia’s message reflects the positive impact of the program in transforming the lives of Indonesian children. Her prayers for the President’s well-being and warm greetings from Kupang, the City of Stone, further showcased the gratitude felt towards President Prabowo for his dedication to education in Indonesia.
