Elizabeth shows her qualifications and diplomas

Over the last eight years, Elizabeth has been studying towards a number of qualifications in the hope that she will get a better job. So far, she has not – most migrants are hired in domestic service, especially in Spain.

 

However, Elizabeth is hardworking and optimistic, and continues to study when she can.

 

'I've often been humiliated in Spain. When I didn't have papers, people offered me almost nothing to clean houses and work, and I couldn't say anything. I had no rights. But I had to bear everything, who otherwise would maintain my children?'

 

'I'm now unemployed, don't know what to do. I'm a hard worker, but can't find any jobs.'

 

Read more at odi.org/global-childcare-crisis

 

Photo: Álvaro Minguito ©ODI

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