Social Minister visits the home of parents of candidates for people's school students in Cipayung

Jakarta – Minister of Social Affairs (Social Minister), Saifullah Yusuf (Gus Ipul) who photographs the lives of prospective people’s school students. One is Galih Yahdan Atlantic who just graduated from the Primary School (SD) in the Bambu Apus area, Cipayung, East Jakarta. During his visit on Friday (6/27), Gus Ipul visited the simple house of Galih’s parents, Suratna. A happy look at the face of emotion appears from the face of Suratna, between disbelief received a minister’s visit. It is known, Suratna, who sells Uduk Rice daily with an income of about 1.5 million RP per month, must support five family members in Jakarta. If there is no capital, sell Suratna deposit cakes from neighbors. While Galih’s father, Karsim Krisdianto, has long been dead. Browse to continue the content “This is one of the portraits of the family that is the president’s concern. It is not just a matter of social assistance, but how children like Galih can gain proper access to education, in a safe and supportive environment,” Gus Ipul said in his statement, Saturday (6/28/2025). He said this when he was before Galih’s house, accompanied by the Director General of Social Rehabilitation, the chairman of the local RT, and social assistants. People’s School with the concept of dormitory and free, is designed to reach children who are at risk of falling out of school due to economic restrictions. With the multi -entry -Multi exit approach, this program will be expected to be a way out for children of poor families such as Galih. “So we hope that these people’s schools can facilitate the burden on parents, and later when they graduated, they can be great people, agents of change for themselves, for their families,” Gus Ipul said. Gus Ipul asked Galih about his ideals. “What do you want to be?” he asks. “Soccer player,” Galih replies firmly. “What favorite lesson?” Ask Gus Ipul again. “Math,” replied Galih. “Great, hopefully the values ​​will still be good. And hopefully your goals will come true,” Gus Ipul said. Happiness not only appeared on Galih’s face, but also in the eyes of his mother sparkling. Suratna thanks the opportunity given to her child. “I am grateful for establishing a Volkskool so that my child can continue comfortably and free,” he said full of Haru. The People’s School started by President Prabowo, specifically for children of poor and extreme poor families, will start running next July. Mission, in addition to providing free access to quality and quality, is also to break the poverty chain. In this scheme, parents of students are involved. They will get an empowerment program and their uninhabitable homes will be improved. For the first phase of the People’s School with 100 points that will be launched in the new school year, with a total of 9.755 students. Then 100 new points will also be launched in accordance with the guidance of President Prabowo Subianto, so that the total number of students studying in people’s schools reaches more than 20 thousand people this year, supported by 2.180 teachers and 4.069 teaching staff. “If this school is successful, Galih not only graduated, but he can also realize his dream. And more than that, he may be an example that big dreams don’t have to wait for adequate conditions,” Gus Ipul concluded. (PRF/EGA) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here