Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET)
A US-funded early-warning network that forecasts acute food insecurity and famine risk to guide humanitarian aid decisions.
At a glance
- Entity level
- Programme or dataset
- Type
- Programme of a public body
- Part of
- US Department of State (formerly USAID)
- Also known as
- FEWS NET
- Flagship output
- Food Assistance Outlook Brief (latest: June 2026)
- Category
- Risk event data & monitoring
- Also covers
- Systemic & global risk reports
- Tier
- Tier 1: Primary global famine early-warning system; outlooks used by governments, UN agencies and major media.
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC, United States
- Coverage
- Food insecurity and famine risk in around 30 countries across Africa, Middle East, Asia, Central America and Caribbean.
- Public access
- Free
- Latest activity seen
- Jun 2026
- Evidence
- Active in 2025 to 26
How it produces intelligence
Scenario-based outlooks combining field analysts, agro-climatic monitoring, markets and conflict data, using the IPC phase scale.
Risk themes
Focus regions
Links
What it publishes
| Output | Type | Cadence | Latest edition | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Assistance Outlook Brief | Forecast platform | Monthly | June 2026 | Jun 2026 | Read report |
Latest findings
Recent public risk calls by Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), summarised in our own words. They are its views, not 311's. Follow each source for the original.
115 to 125 million people across FEWS NET countries are projected to need urgent food aid by December 2026, above last year and the five-year average.
Jun 2026 · Horizon: to Dec 2026 · Source: FEWS NET Food Assistance Outlook Brief, June 2026Sudan has the largest caseload, followed by DR Congo, Nigeria and Yemen; South Sudan has the highest share, with about half its population in need.
Jun 2026 · Horizon: to Dec 2026 · Source: FEWS NET Food Assistance Outlook Brief, June 2026Famine is a risk in Sudan, parts of South Sudan and southern Somalia if conflict, sieges or poor rains cut people off from food and aid.
Jun 2026 · Horizon: to Dec 2026 · Source: FEWS NET Food Assistance Outlook Brief, June 2026Needs are rising year on year in Nigeria, South Sudan, Somalia and Lebanon, but easing in Afghanistan, Kenya, Mozambique, Malawi and Venezuela.
Jun 2026 · Horizon: to Dec 2026 · Source: FEWS NET Food Assistance Outlook Brief, June 2026
Questions about Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET)
What is Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET)?
A US-funded early-warning network that forecasts acute food insecurity and famine risk to guide humanitarian aid decisions.
How does Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) produce its intelligence?
Scenario-based outlooks combining field analysts, agro-climatic monitoring, markets and conflict data, using the IPC phase scale.
Where is Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) based?
Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) is based in Washington, DC, United States.
What does Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) cover?
Its work covers health, climate & environment, conflict & security, governance & fragility, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East & North Africa, South Asia, Latin America.
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