Aid cuts unravel lifelines for Nepali mothers and their children, in photos

GAUR, Nepal (AP) — Global cuts to foreign aid are unraveling decades of progress in maternal and child health, raising fears that 2025 could mark the first increase in child deaths this century. In one Nepal village, neonatal deaths had fallen to zero before a U.S.-funded program was canceled; within months, newborns were dying again as health services vanished.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

A child pulls a goat in Gaur, Nepal, on May 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Bram Janssen)

Pregnant women wait for an ultrasound inside a clinic in Gaur, Nepal, on May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bram Janssen)

A man washes his face on May 19, 2026, in Gaur, Nepal. (AP Photo/Bram Janssen)

A woman receives an examination from a doctor inside a clinic in Gaur, Nepal, on May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bram Janssen)

A woman collects water from a well in Gaur, Nepal, on May 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Bram Janssen)

Children play in Gaur, Nepal, on May 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Bram Janssen)

A photo of Kabita Mukhiya, who died during pregnancy, is displayed on a phone on May 19, 2026, in Gaur, Nepal. (AP Photo/Bram Janssen)

Men sit outside a store in Gaur, Nepal, on May 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Bram Janssen)

Residents sit outside their homes in Gaur, Nepal, on May 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Bram Janssen)

Lachhiya Devi sits with her 5-year-old granddaughter, Sonam Mukhiya, in her home in Gaur, Nepal, on May 19, 2026. Sonam's mother, Kabita Mukhiya, died in December while 28-weeks pregnant amid disruptions to nutrition programs and reproductive outreach services following last year's foreign aid cuts by the United States. (AP Photo/Bram Janssen)

Nitu Devi, 22, who is pregnant, sits on a bed before an ultrasound inside a clinic in Gaur, Nepal, on May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bram Janssen)

Anita Gupta, 20, receives an ultrasound in Gaur, Nepal, on May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bram Janssen)

Sonam Mukhiya, left, lies next to her 3-year-old brother, Yubraj Mukhiya, and their grandmother in their home in Gaur, Nepal, on May 19, 2026. Their mother, Kabita Mukhiya, died in December while 28-weeks pregnant amid disruptions to nutrition programs and reproductive outreach services following last year's foreign aid cuts by the United States. (AP Photo/Bram Janssen)

COPENHAGEN, Denmark--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 13, 2026--

NewC Sport has appointed Darryl Lindo as UK Commercial Lead. This marks a key milestone in the company’s expansion within British football and the wider sports industry, fostering lasting connections between clubs and fans.

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With five years of ticketing experience and a strong tech background, Lindo will accelerate growth by building strategic partnerships that transform ticketing, fan engagement, and digital operations into commercial performance.

“ The UK is a market I know well. I look forward to working with clubs across the country, building relationships and helping them elevate their matchday experience and business success, ” says Darryl Lindo.

Claus Gernsøe Jørgensen, Global Commercial Lead, emphasizes the strategic importance:

" With Darryl, we are strengthening our UK presence, where we see immense potential. We want to be closer to partners, engage in deeper strategic dialogues, and help elevate their commercial success. "

Proven Track-Record in English Football

Since 2019, NewC Sport has partnered with clubs like Cardiff City FC, Reading FC, and Wycombe Wanderers, shifting them toward digital, data-driven fan experiences.

At Wycombe Wanderers, a subscription-based model implemented in 2021 allowed supporters to spread payments over 12 months. The solution integrated seamlessly, driving conversion rates from 33% in 2021 to 69% in 2026, securing predictable revenue and increasing accessibility.

Ryan Isaac, Digital and Ticketing Lead at Wycombe Wanderers, highlights the collaboration:

" NewC Sport have been a fantastic partner for Wycombe Wanderers. What stands out for us is that they don’t simply provide a ticketing platform; they take the time to understand our club, our challenges and what we want to achieve. We’re constantly looking at ways to make ticketing simpler and more accessible for supporters, and having a partner that is willing to innovate and develop alongside us is incredibly valuable."

Expanding Horizons

As strong local ambassadors, partners like Wycombe prove that innovative digital strategies deliver value. These initiatives reduce administrative burdens and lay the groundwork for upcoming solutions like a fully integrated ticket wallet app.

While football remains central to NewC Sport’s UK journey, Lindo will also explore wider sports industry opportunities.

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Darryl Lindo is appointed as UK Commercial Lead at NewC Sport to accelerate growth, build strategic partnerships, and explore opportunities across the wider sports industry alongside football clubs.