In many developed countries, a birth certificate is a given, but in many African countries, obtaining one is not the norm. In sub-Saharan Africa, according to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), only every second child under the age of five is officially registered. Ethiopia and Somalia have the lowest rates, where only 3% of all children under the age of five have a birth certificate, UNICEF says. This lack of documentation impacts every aspect of life, from accessing education and healthcare to employment and protection from exploitation. With Africa’s population rapidly growing, addressing thi…