Recently, I happily celebrated my 42nd birthday, a day of beautiful memories made with my loving husband and close friends. Happy, genuinely happy, is the best way to describe the sentiment I floated in. Yet, all the while I felt a gnawing reminder to write about why this year in particular is significant to me….
Outstanding Voice Award, Atlanta Business Chronicle
Cara E. Yar Khan has been recognized as an Outstanding Voice for Diversity & Inclusion for her efforts to make Atlanta an inclusive city for it’s residents with disabilities and shine the spotlight on our disability civil rights movement. The Atlanta Business Chronicle honors outspoken individuals who are going above and beyond to bolster equality across…
Boehringer Ingelheim supports HIBM Her Inescapable Brave Mission
Boehringer Ingelheim is a global, research-driven pharmaceutical company embracing many cultures and diverse societies. The company’s belief in the healing power of horses and their commitment to animal health, make them an excellent corporate partner of our mission
Women Making A Mark 2018 Honoree, Atlanta Magazine
Atlanta Magazine has long recognized those among us who are doing extraordinary work in our community to make us and our city better.
NPR StoryCorps Podcast: Deep Dive Before Embarking on the Grand Canyon
In February 2018, I had the opportunity to share my life’s calling through NPR StoryCorps: a voice for people with disabilities, the shocking story of an unexpected diagnosis and the path that would lead me to one of the 8 Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon. Learn why I chose to expose myself and…
Podcast Best Self Magazine: Cara Yar Khan/ Wake Up, Smarten Up, Rise Up!
Fiscal Sponsorship from Film Independent
YEE-HAW! We are thrilled to announce that HIBM is one of 25 projects worldwide partnering with Film Independent. Click below and scroll down to us check out. We are humbled and proud for achieving this fiscal sponsorship. Let’s see what great opportunities it will lead us to. This might just be our ticket to the…
Golden Moments!
Since my GOLD painted “Lamborghini” turned “Chariot” – dubbed Cleopatra – came on the scene, conversation with strangers has never been so pleasant, nor frequent. Whether I am in the grocery store, at an event or just walking down the street, everyday without fail, people admire her gorgeous hue, check out her sleek curves or…
Marriage Material
We are on a flight to LA. I cannot concentrate on the important UNICEF speech that I should be writing on the Global Refugee Crisis to be presented on Monday at the Annenburg Space for Photography, a really big deal. But my mind is racing and my heart hurts after being totally stumped by two…
On the job in UNICEF Haiti
Watch UNICEF Resource Mobilization Specialist Cara Elizabeth Yar Khan as she goes about her work in Haiti, despite a serious disability.