Kadialy Kouyate, kora player, entertains the guestsPhotograph: Richard Cooke/guardian.co.ukThe awards took place in the stunning Fine Rooms at the Royal Academy of the Arts, LondonPhotograph: Richard Cooke/guardian.co.ukGuests enjoy the canapesPhotograph: Richard Cooke/guardian.co.uk
The host for the evening, Natasha Kaplinsky, introduces the awardsPhotograph: Richard Cooke/guardian.co.ukLord Brett, DFID's spokesperson in the House of Lords addresses the audiencePhotograph: Richard Cooke/guardian.co.ukThe amateur finalistsPhotograph: Richard Cooke/guardian.co.ukThe professional finalistsPhotograph: Richard Cooke/guardian.co.ukJustine Frain from GSK announces the winner of the amateur categoryPhotograph: Richard Cooke/guardian.co.ukNash Colandular, winner of the amateur category collects his awardPhotograph: Richard Cooke/guardian.co.ukDana Hovig, CEO of Marie Stopes International announces the winner of the professional categoryPhotograph: Richard Cooke/guardian.co.ukPreeti Jha, winner of the professional category collects her awardPhotograph: Richard Cooke/guardian.co.ukLis Ribbans, Managing Editor of the GuardianPhotograph: Richard Cooke/guardian.co.ukMaggy Barankitse, winner of the first Guardian Achievements in International Development Award takes takes to the stagePhotograph: Richard Cooke/guardian.co.ukMaggy Barankitse collects her award from Lis Ribbans and Natasha KaplinskyPhotograph: Richard Cooke/guardian.co.uk
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