CROP Hunger Walk Webinars

CROP Around the World: Ukraine and Moldova

Webinar recorded April 13, 2026

This is a powerful and informative webinar exploring how CWS is supporting communities in Ukraine and Moldova in the midst of ongoing displacement and humanitarian need. This session highlighted the real impact your CROP Hunger Walk makes around the world by lifting up stories from the region and showing how local action connects to global transformation. During this webinar, you will: Learn about the current humanitarian realities facing families in Ukraine and Moldova Hear how CWS and local partners are responding with emergency assistance, long‑term support, and care for displaced people Discover how your walk, fundraising, and advocacy directly strengthen this work Gain inspiring stories of resilience and hope from communities rebuilding their lives This is a meaningful opportunity for CROP leaders, walkers, and supporters to deepen their understanding of how their efforts touch lives far beyond their own communities. We hope you’ll share this global look at compassion in action.

Understanding CWS Advocacy: What It Is and How You Can Make an Impact

Webinar recorded March 30, 2026

This is a special webinar featuring Danilo Zak, Director of Policy, who will guide us through the heart of CWS advocacy—what it means, why it matters, and how your efforts can create meaningful change.
During this session, Danilo will explain the core concepts of advocacy and share how CWS works to influence policies and systems that address hunger, displacement, and inequality. You’ll also learn practical ways you and your CROP Hunger Walk can help amplify this work, from mobilizing your community to engaging in simple advocacy actions that make a difference.
Whether you're new to advocacy or looking to deepen your involvement, this webinar will equip you with knowledge, inspiration, and actionable next steps.
We hope you’ll join us for this important and empowering conversation!

CROP Around the Word-Africa Edition

Webinar recorded April 3, 2025

Your generous support of the mission of CWS through CROP Hunger Walk helps transform communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster. This work knows no borders.

Join us as we share about the life-changing programs of CWS in Kenya and Tanzania. Hear from Church World Service staff across the United States as they share their firsthand experience visiting these programs in Africa.

The funds you raise in the CROP Hunger Walk help provide opportunity and empowers our global neighbors to provide for themselves, their families, and even their community. It is amazing what can be accomplished when just given the proper tools and education. In finding stability through food-security, long-term access to clean water, safe shelter, and consistent income, it helps ensure children can go to school, families can start their own businesses, reduces sickness, and so much more.

And when hit by impacts of climate change and natural disasters, and people are forced to flee for safety due to war and violence, your support provides the emergency support they need to get them through crisis.

Talking the Walk: A Communication Toolkit for CROP Hunger Walk Success

Webinar recorded March 13, 2025

Join Community Engagement Manager Erin Luchenbill and Community Engagement Specialist Nick Gliha for a conversation on CROP Hunger Walk communications with proven results. With hundreds of CROP Hunger Walks under Erin's supervision, she and her team know how to get the message out effectively and efficiently! Participants will leave with an action plan to maximize their walks success.

Steps for Success: Increasing your impact for our vulnerable neighbors

Webinar recorded March 11, 2025

Watch for a conversation on CROP Hunger Walk recruitment for all levels of participation. Whether you're a first-time walker, veteran planning team member, or courageously leading as a team captain, you'll find helpful tips on how to have more success which helps to broaden our impact.

The Power of One: Building a Strong Partnership with Your Local Agency

Webinar recorded September 9, 2024

A strong partnership with your local agency helps strengthen your Walk and generate a significant impact in your community.

Communicating Through the Social Noise

Webinar recorded September 9, 2024

In this video, we explore effective strategies for discussing fundraising efforts during an election year. Learn how to navigate the heightened noise of the election season, ensuring your message reaches and resonates with your audience, driving meaningful support for your cause

Communicating Through the Social Noise

Webinar recorded August 30, 2024

In this video, we explore effective strategies for discussing fundraising efforts during an election year. Learn how to navigate the heightened noise of the election season, ensuring your message reaches and resonates with your audience, driving meaningful support for your cause.

Your Walk Means Business: Finding Sponsors and Recruiting Business Teams

Webinar recorded August 27, 2024

Join us for a walkthrough of the Business toolkit, sharing a few examples of current walks that have found success and businesses that have found it a great company morale. Learn examples of things you can purchase with business sponsor funds both for your walk and as a thank you for businesses.

“Tips and Tricks of Business Sponsorship for your CROP Hunger Walk”

Webinar recorded March 22, 2024

Business Sponsorship allows you the flexibility to plan new, innovative activities that enhance the Walk Day experience. Join us and learn proven strategies to engage local businesses in sponsoring your walk, organizing a walk team, and ultimately helping to increase the overall walk income.