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Providing meals for low income families For the past two years Kosmos has supported the Mauritanian Red Crescents initiative to provide the needy with food during Ramadan a period often marked by price increases that can put basic items out of reach for many families. Kos- mos involvement has ensured more than 3000 people had food to feed their families. Our local employees in Nouakchott have volunteered to assist in food distribution. Participatory needs assessment of Ndiago Kosmos commissioned a socio-eco- nomic baseline and needs assess- ment of the municipality of Ndiago an area in southern Mauritania directly onshore from our opera- tions. The project took place over a period of months. The assessment was carried out by local profession- als in partnership with Counterpart International a global development non-profit organization that helps communities with food security and nutrition economic development and building effective governance and institutions. The results of the assessment will influence our social investment program in Ndiago. Local Content and Supply Chain We believe in doing our part to en- sure the benefits of our exploration activities are shared as widely as possible. Kosmos wants local people and businesses to participate in the economic opportunities created by its operations. Mauritania has been producing oil since 2006 and has seen increased offshore exploration over the last decade. This history of oil and gas activity enabled Kosmos to hire expe- rienced local people to staff our office and our supply base at the port of Nouakchott. We have also commissioned Acorn In- ternational to complete a supply chain assessment and assist in developing our local hiring and contracting strat- egy. We aim to maximize the goods services and employment we source from Mauritania without compromising safety and quality standards. Human Rights Kosmos seeks to apply the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in every country where we work. The nature of our operational footprint during exploration drilling offshore Mauritania means that our exposure to potential human rights risks is currently limited. Nonetheless we have undertaken a stage-appropriate human rights risk assessment and we are currently incorporating appropriate mitigation measures into our activities based on the findings. Mauritania outlawed forced labor in 1981. In order to demonstrate our support for this position Kosmos has tightened contract language and audit rights. We have also conducted fit-for-purpose human rights training for our employees and select contractors in Mauritania. A recent graduate of Kosmos-sponsored English classes at a vocational training center in Nouakchott Mauritania is awarded her graduation certificate by Kosmos Energy Vice President and Mauritania Country Manager Mohamed Limam. 21