The increasing poverty rate, which has risen from 14.4% in 2023 to 15.5% in 2024, highlights the struggles faced by many, particularly single parents and the unemployed. Economic pressures, including a 2.7% inflation rate as of March 2024, have intensified the financial strain on low-income households, forcing them to make difficult choices regarding essential expenditures. Experts emphasize that structural issues, such as a significant low-wage sector and inadequate social safety nets, contribute to this growing crisis, necessitating urgent policy reforms to mitigate the impact on vulnerable populations.