Andrea Esty

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Andrea Esty, Vice President of Ukrainian Children Inc., has been a dedicated advocate and supporter of the Ukrainian people. Initially, she volunteered with World Central Kitchen, coordinated medical supply transports, and provided Ukrainian-made and installed wood stoves to those in need. In December 2022, Andrea’s efforts expanded when Elena Aleksandrova, a resident of the frontline city of Nikopol, reached out for assistance. Responding to this call, Andrea and the Nikopol team have successfully installed over 350 wood stoves in the region.

In January 2023, Andrea and Ukrainian Children Inc partnered with Harry Blakiston Houston and his team from Cambridge University to address another critical need: repairing bombed-out windows. Andrea regularly visits Nikopol and other frontline cities to see the window project firsthand and work directly with the local teams. Harry’s team launched Insulate Ukraine, a group that employs an innovative, cost-effective method for window repairs. Using local materials and labor, they have repaired approximately 17,000 windows in Nikopol and surrounding areas, contributing to approximately 90,000 window installations along Ukraine’s front lines. Elena and her husband now manage Insulate Ukraine’s window installation teams across Ukraine.