Developed by USAID in response to devastating famines in East and West Africa, FEWS NET provides unbiased, evidence-based analysis to governments and relief agencies who plan for and respond to humanitarian crises.
FAO is the specialized agency of the UN leading international efforts to defeat hunger. See their Themes and Topics for more detailed information on their programs.
The Committee on World Food Security created the GIEWS in response to the generalized food crisis of the 1970s. Since then, it has established itself as the leading source of information on global food production, consumption, and trade.
"The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change."