# Indonesia Sekolah Rakyat program development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-sekolah-rakyat-program-development > Updated: 2026-09-09T01:35:44.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Indonesia’s Ministry of Social Affairs is implementing new strategic directions for the Sekolah Rakyat program to combat poverty. Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf announced that graduates completing upper secondary education will be offered two distinct pathways: pursuing higher education via scholarship support or entering the workforce as skilled laborers. To support the vocational pathway, the Ministry is working to design skill development programs tailored to student interests and potential. Additionally, the program aims to improve social assistance accuracy by encouraging Sekolah Rakyat human resources to participate in the National Neighbor Care Movement. By registering as Social Protection Agents, these individuals will help identify and register vulnerable citizens missing from official databases to ensure government aid reaches those in need. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Saifullah Yusuf outlines paths for Sekolah Rakyat graduates Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf announced that Sekolah Rakyat graduates will either pursue higher education or become skilled workers to combat poverty, while calling for new social protection agents. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saifullah-yusuf-outlines-paths-for-sekolah-rakyat-graduates ### 2026-09-07: Ministry of Social Affairs introduces dual pathways for Sekolah Rakyat students Indonesia's Ministry of Social Affairs is introducing two post-secondary paths for Sekolah Rakyat students: higher education via scholarships or vocational training tailored to individual talents. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ministry-of-social-affairs-introduces-dual-pathways-for-sekolah-rakyat-students --- Cite as: Indonesia Sekolah Rakyat program development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-sekolah-rakyat-program-development