Author By Fatumah Mbabaali

By Fatumah Mbabaali

Fatumah Mbabaali is the principal at Collicutt School in Winnipeg. An educator in Manitoba for over 25 years, she has worked as a classroom teacher, learning support teacher, vice principal and principal. Three decades ago, Fatumah fled war-torn Uganda and settled in Winnipeg. Her research focuses on the sense of belonging among war-affected refugee youth during their pre-migration and post-migration, as well as factors that impact their sense of belonging during resettlement.

Supporting War-affected Refugee Youth

As a child I was affected by multiple wars in Uganda, my country of origin. School interruptions and displacement from my home were the norm. I lost my childhood friendships, family members, home, school, commu... Read More...