About Us

The invading Russian Army has smashed some 10 million windows in eastern and southern Ukraine. Winter in Ukraine lasts from December to March, where temperatures can quickly drop to -20°C or below. No other humanitarian crisis in the world is happening in such a cold environment; the winter cold is being used by Russia as a weapon in this war. No family can live securely at home in these conditions.

Insulate Ukraine a non-profit established in December 2022, we have the answer. Harry Blakiston Houston and a team of engineers at The University of Cambridge have developed a $15 triple-layer window, made from PVC piping and polyethylene, manufactured 100% locally and installed free of charge. To date have successfully installed over 24,000 emergency replacement windows.

Insulate Ukraine is a locally led franchise charity with operations across the Ukrainian frontline. We support people by insulting their homes, we support local communities by insulating public buildings, and provide economic resilience by providing work for local civic heroes.

Mission Statement

Governed by values of empathy, trust and innovation, Insulate Ukraine exists to support those who's homes have been devastated due to the consequences of war. Harnessing innovation we excel in unlocking the door of opportunity to build resilience in frontline communities. Our projects focus on supporting the individual, the community and the economic prosperity of local communities during their darkest hours. We urge those who have a voice, influence and resources to open this door and guarantee a future for the worst affected communities in Ukraine.

Our Values

Empathy

In order to be empathetic we must understand the circumstances of our recipients. By exercising empathy we are forced to understand the problems that need to be solved in the communities we support.

Innovation

Having understood the problems faced by the communities we support we must be creative in our response to resolving them.

Trust

Trust empowers innovation and comes hand in hand with transparency. By building trust within our organisation and trust with those we impact we will be able to innovate faster and with compassion.

Meet the Team

  • Harry Blakiston Houston

    Founder, IU Window Inventor

  • Alina Litvinenko

    Director of Fundraising

  • Alexi Guedroitz

    Co-Director of Fundraising

  • Halushka Mykhailo

    Director of Operations

  • Zachary Tarrant

    Filmmaker, Director of Content and Media

  • Tally Wolloshin

    Founder's Associate

  • Louis Hall

    Press Operator

  • Stanislav Stupak

    Supervisor, Lyman

  • Olexandr Lebid

    Builder, Lyman

  • Anna Khakimova

    Regional Manager, Lyman

  • Oleg Matveev

    Builder, Lyman

  • Maxim Karzanov

    Builder, Lyman

  • Olena Aleksandrova

    Regional Manager, Nikopol

  • Ilya Aleksandrov

    Regional Manager, Nikopol

  • Volodymer Uhanov

    Builder, Nikopol

  • Valeriy Novikov

    Builder, Nikopol

  • Olena Demchenko

    Regional Manager, Izyum

  • Dmitro Demchenko

    Supervisor, Izyum

  • Olexandr Kirilov

    Supervisor, Izyum

  • Olexiy Olizarenko

    Builder, Izyum

  • Pavlo Streltcov

    Builder, Izyum