Namal Nawana

Over 300 distinguished guests from the worlds of business, culture, media and philanthropy came together last night for an inspiring awards dinner benefitting Malaria No More. The global nonprofit organization honored Alere Inc. (NYSE: ALR) and Al Jazeera America for their commitments to the fight against malaria. The event raised $1.47 million. The event featured dinner and entertainment from the Afro-beat band and dancers from the Tony award-winning Broadway Show FELA!, Chop and Quench. The global nonprofit organization dedicated to ending malaria deaths honored Alere with the Corporate Citizenship Award and Al Jazeera America with the Media Leader. Scroll down for photos!

Malaria No More, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to ending malaria deaths, will host its annual International Honors Gala tonight, November 13, 2014 in New York.

The spirited, roof-shaking Afrobeat band and dancers from the Tony award-winning Broadway Show FELA!, Chop and Quench, return to New York City following the show's successful 2012 run for a special performance as part of a gala event hosted by Malaria No More.

Malaria No More, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to ending malaria deaths, will host its annual benefit gala on Thursday, November 13, honoring Al Jazeera America with the Media Leader Award for their consistent coverage of malaria as a top global health challenge.