Hannah Button

United States Communications Lead FEWS NET Learning and Data Hub

Hannah Button serves as the Communications Lead for the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) Learning and Data Hub. She received a B.A. in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from the University of Southern California and a Master's in International Cooperation and Development from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan, Italy. Button has experience working as a journalist, educator, and international development specialist in the fields of family planning and food security.

Launch of Enhanced FEWS NET Website Marks New Era of Food Security Data-Sharing

The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) has reintroduced itself to the world with the launch of its new website, a momentous step forward in the network’s mission to...

Hannah Button

Apr 04, 2023

Horn of Africa Suffering From Longest Drought Ever Recorded

End-of-year rainfall totals were not enough to pull the eastern Horn of Africa out of a relentless multi-year drought, marking the fifth consecutive below-average rainy season for the region.

Hannah Button

Jan 31, 2023

Climate and Natural Resources

finger points to meter showing decline in rainfall in Turkana County.

Updated Climate Forecasts Continue to Suggest Below-Normal 2023 March-April-May Rains Likely in Eastern Horn of Africa

As anticipated in the September post, the October-November-December (OND) rains have been poor, especially in central, eastern, and northern Kenya, and most of Somalia.

Hannah Button

Jan 23, 2023

Climate and Natural Resources

Niger field visit photo superimposed over satellite imagery of agriculture fields in Niger.

Tackling Global Food Insecurity: Reflections from the Space Forum at the U.S.–Africa Leaders Summit

On the same day FEWS NET warned of increasing hunger-related deaths in drought-stricken Somalia, United States government leaders pledged their commitment to increase cooperation with African nations on promoting food...

Hannah Button

Dec 19, 2022

Agricultural Productivity Climate and Natural Resources

Ewaso Nyiro River is one of the main rivers flowing through Kenya. 700km long, tens of thousands of people depend on this water source for their livestock and household needs. During the current drought, the river is reduced to just a trickle of water and, in places, completely dried up.

Horn of Africa Drought Expected to Enter Third Year, Response Only 50% Funded

The ongoing drought in the eastern Horn of Africa has already shattered records in terms of its length and severity, and according to a new multi-agency alert, relief is likely...

Hannah Button

Nov 29, 2022

Agricultural Productivity COVID-19 Climate and Natural Resources Markets and Trade

Blowing sand makes life even more miserable for drought refugees, Dadaab Refugee Camp

Forecast Update: East Africa Likely to Experience Six Droughts in a Row

Tailored forecasts indicate a “perfect ocean for drought” for the October-November-December 2022 rainy season and raise concerns for similar conditions in March-April-May 2023.

Hannah Button

Sep 27, 2022

Climate and Natural Resources

Famine Projected in Somalia as Widespread Areas of Eastern Horn Face Extreme Need

As the culmination of conflict, incessant drought and rising food prices continues to affect communities across Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, millions of people’s lives remain at risk.

Hannah Button

Sep 12, 2022

Agricultural Productivity Climate and Natural Resources Markets and Trade Nutrition

Ongoing Multi-Season Drought in Afghanistan “Perhaps a Harbinger of Things to Come”

The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) is warning of another extreme, multi-season drought happening in Afghanistan.

Hannah Button

Jul 25, 2022

Agricultural Productivity Climate and Natural Resources

Raising livestock for food security in Kenya.

Drought-Induced Loss of Livestock in Horn of Africa Will Impact Communities “For Years to Come”

Millions of people across the eastern Horn of Africa currently face the threat of starvation amid an unprecedented, multiseason drought and compounding global shocks.

Hannah Button

Jul 08, 2022

Climate and Natural Resources Nutrition

Growing maize with compost for fertilizer.

Reduction of Exports from Ukraine Likely to Cause Significant Disruptions to Livelihoods

As the global food supply chain pivots to make up for lost or reduced exports as a result of Russia’s war on Ukraine, questions about Ukraine’s food, fuel and fertilizer...

Hannah Button

May 16, 2022

Agricultural Productivity Markets and Trade Policy and Governance

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Launch of Enhanced FEWS NET Website Marks New Era of Food Security Data-Sharing

Hannah Button

Horn of Africa Suffering From Longest Drought Ever Recorded

Hannah Button

Updated Climate Forecasts Continue to Suggest Below-Normal 2023 March-April-May Rains Likely in Eastern Horn of Africa

Hannah Button

Tackling Global Food Insecurity: Reflections from the Space Forum at the U.S.–Africa Leaders Summit

Hannah Button

Horn of Africa Drought Expected to Enter Third Year, Response Only 50% Funded

Hannah Button

Forecast Update: East Africa Likely to Experience Six Droughts in a Row

Hannah Button

Famine Projected in Somalia as Widespread Areas of Eastern Horn Face Extreme Need

Hannah Button

Ongoing Multi-Season Drought in Afghanistan “Perhaps a Harbinger of Things to Come”

Hannah Button

Drought-Induced Loss of Livestock in Horn of Africa Will Impact Communities “For Years to Come”

Hannah Button

Reduction of Exports from Ukraine Likely to Cause Significant Disruptions to Livelihoods

Hannah Button

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