In Dubai’s dynamic business landscape, Touch Dubai stands out as a purpose-driven company where inclusivity, opportunity, and compassion are at the heart of every initiative. Founded by Jean Winter, the region’s first fully inclusive talent agency and consultancy is transforming how businesses think about employment, social responsibility, and human connection.
Touch Dubai isn’t just a talent agency—it’s a movement that creates meaningful opportunities for People of Determination (PODs), disadvantaged youth, and marginalized individuals, both in the UAE and beyond. Through its projects, mentorship programs, and humanitarian outreach, Touch Dubai continues to prove that business success and social impact can go hand in hand.
Empowering Through Opportunity
Built on the belief that everyone deserves a fair chance to succeed, Touch Dubai works with leading partners in hospitality, corporate, and creative sectors to create truly inclusive workplaces. The company doesn’t just place people in jobs—it helps organizations build inclusive cultures where diversity thrives.
Simple adjustments, from physical accessibility to adaptive communication, are part of this transformation. “Inclusion begins with awareness,” says founder Jean Winter. “Even the smallest changes can make people feel seen, valued, and supported.”
Touch Dubai’s impact is visible across multiple industries. From fitness and wellness initiatives for PODs and their families to creative collaborations that celebrate hidden talents, the agency continues to challenge perceptions and open doors that were once closed.
Mentorship, Growth, and Skill Building
At the heart of Touch Dubai’s success is mentorship. The agency connects PODs and disadvantaged individuals with professionals who offer guidance, training, and real-world experience. These mentorships often evolve into lifelong relationships, creating a ripple effect of understanding and empathy.
In collaboration with hospitality and culinary partners, Touch Dubai regularly organizes skill-building programs. Cooking classes led by renowned chefs help PODs and their families develop practical life skills, while hospitality internship programs for youth from underprivileged regions provide hands-on industry exposure and sustainable career opportunities.
The organization has also partnered with leading restaurants and hotels to host families of PODs, offering them experiences that foster joy, confidence, and community connection. Through these initiatives, Touch Dubai continues to demonstrate that inclusion is not charity—it’s empowerment through dignity and opportunity.
Giving Back to the Global Community
Touch Dubai’s compassion extends far beyond the UAE. Earlier this year, Jean Winter expanded the company’s values of empowerment to support displaced Gazan families affected by conflict.
Instead of focusing solely on aid, Touch Dubai provided job opportunities and remote employment to individuals, helping them rebuild their lives with independence and dignity. This initiative reflects the company’s belief that empowerment through work is the most sustainable form of support.
Clean Water for Cambodia
In addition to its social programs, Touch Dubai is making a tangible difference through its clean water initiative in Cambodia. The team is currently building its 23rd water system in Kampong Chhnang, providing safe drinking water to schools and surrounding communities.
Each system supplies 250–300 families daily, ensuring access to a fundamental human need and transforming lives in rural areas. The project reflects Touch Dubai’s holistic approach to empowerment—meeting essential needs while creating pathways for education, health, and growth.
Celebrating Inclusion and Togetherness
Touch Dubai’s journey would not be complete without its annual celebrations that bring the community together. Partnering with leading hotels across Dubai, the company hosts inclusive Gala and Christmas events, offering People of Determination, their families, and supporters a space to celebrate achievements, joy, and unity.
These events serve as a reminder that inclusion is not a seasonal effort—it’s a year-round commitment woven into the organization’s DNA.
A Vision Rooted in Humanity
Touch Dubai continues to lead by example, proving that empathy and enterprise can coexist beautifully. From creating inclusive workplaces to building clean water systems and empowering displaced communities, the company’s impact stretches across borders and industries.
“Inclusion is not about ticking a box—it’s about building bridges,” says Jean Winter. “When we uplift others, we all rise together.”
Touch Dubai’s mission is clear: to create a world where compassion fuels opportunity, where differences are celebrated, and where every individual—no matter their circumstance—has the chance to shine.
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