Caritas Andorra Sees Surge in Working Poor Seeking Aid Amid Soaring Costs
More single workers, especially youth in low-wage jobs, can't afford Andorra's rising rents despite employment, forcing them to charity.
Key Points
- Profile shift: More solo workers unable to make ends meet despite jobs.
- Caused by high rents and living costs affecting low-wage youth and precarious employees.
- No family support leaves them vulnerable to financial pressure.
- Systemic issue: Working citizens need charity in a welfare state.
Caritas Andorra has identified a stark shift in the profile of people seeking its aid: more individuals living alone, who are increasingly unable to make ends meet despite holding jobs.
This trend stems directly from runaway living costs and rents that have become unaffordable for many. It particularly affects young people and adults in precarious employment with low wages. Without family support networks, these individuals face intense financial pressure, yet even regular incomes fail to provide a safety net for stable life planning.
The organisation's observations highlight a systemic failure. Citizens who work and contribute to society are still forced to seek charitable help to survive—something unacceptable in a welfare state. High rents combined with insufficient salaries are squeezing a growing segment of the population, underscoring that employment no longer guarantees basic financial security.
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