Problem(s)

#Homelessness In 2021, the World Economic Forum reported that 150 million people were homeless worldwide.

#Climate According to Zurich Insurance Group, 1) An annual average of 21.5 million people were forcibly displaced each year by weather-related events – such as floods, storms, wildfires and droughts – between 2008 and 2016, according to the International Displacement Monitoring Centre and 2) there could be 1.2 billion climate refugees by 2050.

Solution

Inspire and activate the global labor force through actions that are beyond incredible. According to Wikipedia (2017), there are approximately 3.4 billion people, who could be part of the support network ending homelessness and providing support to individuals displaced by extreme weather

Partnership Opportunity

Fundraising and volunteering for a common cause on such a scale as a group effort will generate stronger public-private-civic partnerships amongst their representatives and stakeholders, which will ultimately reduce the cost of ending homelessness and damage caused due to climate change while increasing the positive impact on society.

How we do it

Three years after coming up with the concept of The UnForeSeen Sculpture, we have finally been granted the opportunity to have it inaugurated on the first day of the World Economic Forum (Davos, Switzerland): January 20th at Arkadenplatz (Kulturplatz), Promenade 58C, Davos Platz (Davos, Switzerland) at 15h.

We are proud to share that the sculpture will be inaugurate at an event led by Climate Davos Hub.

1) Climate Awareness Art: 5 days of giving a voice and presence to 150 million homeless people through a sculpture for the very first time at the World Economic Forum while highlighting the obstacles and opportunities related to the cost of living crisis, climate change, homelessness, inflation and global precarity.

2) Challenging Status Quo: Communicating with the WEF participants walking through the snowy streets as well as the general public following news about Davos via television and social media to raise funds and build strategic partnerships that will lead to climate and social action and ultimately positive, social change for more than 13,000 people made of potential experiencing homelessness while promoting the climate positive future we need.

We’d like to invite everyone who is in Davos to interact with our sculpture however they would like to i.e. mediating next to it; taking a picture next to it and spreading the word in their professional and social network; or speaking with us about how we can collaborate to address homelessness more efficiently.

3) Clear Proposal: Homeless Entrepreneur’s programs (Helpline, Voices and the HELP Program) are designed to empower people made of potential out of poverty while enhancing opportunities for individuals affected by climate change to decrease the risks of forced migration. We will be raising funds through this sculpture to support future beneficiaries as well as build an international support network for them.

Location & Dates of the Exposition

Arkadenplatz (Kulturplatz), Promenade 58C, Davos Platz (Davos, Switzerland)

19 - 24 January 2025

Empower +13,000 People made of Potential out of Homelessness while Inspiring and Connecting with Corporate, Government and Civic Leaders as well as your current and future Stakeholders!

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We are proud to share that Homeless Entrepreneur’s Sculpture “The UnForeSeen Variable” created by Veronica de Nogales will be inaugurated at the Climate Hub Davos by GreenUp. There is a limited forum to attend the inauguration of the sculpture.

Date / Time / Location: 20 January 2025 at 15h at Arkadenplatz (Kulturplatz), Promenade 58C, Davos Platz (Davos, Switzerland)

Watch THE PROCESS OF MAKING THE SCULPTURE!

The Sculpture’s Evolution (2022-Now)

The Sculptor: Veronica de Nogales

DONATE & EMPOWER PEOPLE OUT OF HOMELESSNESS THANKS TO OUR SCULPTURE AT #WEF25!

Imagine a one cubic meter sculpture standing for a cause you believe in…

Imagine political, business, academic, civil society and other leaders of society interacting with this sculpture to shape global, regional and industry agendas who represent the global economy…

Imagine this sculpture empowering +13,000 people made of potential living on the street, in temporary dwellings, at refugee camps, and in other transitory and often dangerous conditions out of homelessness, so they can be active, working citizens again…

FAQs

Q: Can you tell us, with your words, WHY was this sculpture created?

A: The UnForeSeen Variable sculpture was created to give 150 million people made of potential experiencing homelessness in the world a voice and presence at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. We believe the homeless community should be given a chance to add value and shine on a global platform to inspire systemic change around the world. Our sculpture is a conscious act of inclusion to encourage states and corporations to incorporate the homeless community into the design of events that should be celebrated by all of its citizens. The fundraising goal of the sculpture aims to empower +13,000 people made of potential out of homelessness through our main programs: Helpline, Voices and HELP.

*Homeless Entrepreneur has been giving the homeless community a voice at the World Economic Forum since 2018 and working towards the opportunity of giving them a presence, which is what the sculpture will do: one cubic meter might seem insignificant to some, but it means the world to those looking for solutions to become active, working citizens again.

Q: What kind of participation is needed?

A: Please see most common volunteer profiles below:

Inauguration Guests & Visitors: Decision makers and socially conscious citizens are invited to join the inauguration and visit our sculpture during the World Economic Forum! We invite you to interact with it and donate to create climate and social impact with us!

Fundraisers: Help us raise funds to end homelessness for beneficiaries in our main programs thanks to The UnForeSeen sculpture! Every 3,000€ we raise will empower one person experiencing homelessness. Our climate and social impact goal is improving the lives of +13,000 people!

Team Support: Help us develop The UnForeSeen Variable sculpture project as a volunteer team member, which will allow you to get involved in the operations and weekly meetings! Become a volunteer!

Promotors: Spread the word in your social media and get the press involved!

Connectors: Connect us with individuals and companies who would like to support The UnForeSeen Variable sculpture!

Q: Where do our volunteers come from?

A: 130 countries will be represented at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos and every nationality is invited to join our cause! Europe, the United States, Latam and Africa are currently leading the way with volunteer support.

Q: What’s the date, time and location of the inauguration of The UnForeSeen Variable sculpture?

A: The inauguration, which is organized at the Climate Hub Davos by GreenUp, takes place at Arkadenplatz (Kulturplatz), Promenade 58C, Davos Platz on January 20th at 15h. Our sculpture will be standing tall during the entire week of the World Economic Forum: 19-24 January 2025.

Q: How do people visit The UnForeSeen Variable sculpture?

A: People interested in joining the inauguration or supporting Homeless Entrepreneur’s Sculpture “The UnForeSeen Variable” created by Veronica de Nogales must fill out the Apply to Attend the Inauguration or Support The UnForeSeeen Variable sculpture form on this landing page.

• Everyone is invited to visit our sculpture and interact with it while it is standing tall during the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Q: Can we donate to support The UnForeSeen Variable sculpture?

A: Yes, you can donate to support Homeless Entrepreneur’s Sculpture “The UnForeSeen Variable” created by Veronica de Nogales. We have a specific link for donations, https://donorbox.org/sculpture-the-unforeseen-variable.