President Prabowo Subianto stated that the government is establishing Community Schools (Sekolah Rakyat) as boarding schools for children from the most disadvantaged families to break the cycle of poverty and open up opportunities for them to achieve a better future.
The Head of the Government Communications Agency, Muhammad Qodari, stated that the Integrated Community School 2 in Surabaya, East Java, boasts comprehensive facilities and high standards, making it comparable to private schools.
Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf, also known as Gus Ipul, has asked all work units to work together to ensure the smooth implementation of the School Orientation (MPLS) for the Community School on July 14, 2026.
The Ministry of Social Affairs stated that the Community School Program is a concrete manifestation of the state's affirmation to reach the unreachable groups whose access to education has been hampered by family socio-economic factors.
A short film titled "Sekolah Rakyat" will soon be produced through a collaboration between the Ministry of Social Affairs and Penjaga Harapan association to highlight the struggles of children from extremely poor families to gain access to education as part of poverty alleviation efforts.
Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf is targeting every regency and city in Indonesia to have at least one permanent Community School as part of efforts to expand access to education for children from poor and vulnerable families.
Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas handed over approximately 6.3 hectares of land to support the construction of the Community School, one of President Prabowo Subianto's priority programs.
Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar stated that Community Schools need to be a game changer to continuously improve community welfare and break the cycle of poverty.
Vice Minister of Public Works Diana Kusumastuti stated that the Community School program provides opportunities for the poor to attend school.
Vice Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Fajar Riza Ul Haq, ensured that Community Schools (Sekolah Rakyat) receive the best possible education through the support of qualified teachers.
As many as 20,000 children who had previously dropped out of school have returned to their education through the Community's School program run by the Ministry of Social Affairs over the past year.
Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Djamari Chaniago ensured that Community School (SR) in the regions have adequate facilities and qualified teachers.
