# Sekolah Rakyat program expansion in Indonesia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sekolah-rakyat-program-expansion-in-indonesia > Updated: 2026-09-20T01:29:23.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The Sekolah Rakyat (People's School) program is expanding its permanent facilities across different Indonesian regencies to support underprivileged students. In Lebak Regency, Banten, approximately 270 students from the lowest socioeconomic categories began orientation at a new 8.8-hectare facility in Panggarangan. The facility, which is nearly complete, includes classrooms, dormitories, and various support buildings. The initiative aims to break the cycle of poverty by producing independent, high-achieving human resources. Similarly, in Ngawi Regency, East Java, the program has officially commenced operations at a permanent facility built on land specifically provided for the school. Serving 220 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels, the Ngawi site is expected to eventually accommodate over 1,000 students. Local officials and parents have noted the program's importance in providing educational opportunities for children who had previously dropped out of school. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-20: Sekolah Rakyat in Ngawi begins operations for underprivileged students The Sekolah Rakyat in Ngawi, East Java, has commenced operations, providing permanent educational facilities for 220 underprivileged students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sekolah-rakyat-in-ngawi-begins-operations-for-underprivileged-students ### 2026-08-31: Sekolah Rakyat students in Lebak begin orientation at new facility Students in Lebak, Banten, have begun orientation at the new Sekolah Rakyat permanent facility, which aims to support 1,000 students from low-income families to help break the cycle of poverty. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sekolah-rakyat-students-in-lebak-begin-orientation-at-new-facility --- Cite as: Sekolah Rakyat program expansion in Indonesia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sekolah-rakyat-program-expansion-in-indonesia