Blogs

Blogs are where BFC team members are sharing in their personal development. Try something new or indulge in your passion – it is all about living a healthier and happier life.


Tips on storytelling from Pixar storyboard artist

On Twitter, Pixar storyboard artist Emma Coats has compiled nuggets of narrative wisdom she’s received working for the animation studio over the years. It’s some sage stuff, although there’s nothing here about defending yourself from your childhood toys when they inevitably come to life with murder in their hearts. A truly glaring omission. You admire a character for trying more …

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From Hobby to the Master Class!

Basic Raw Chocolate Recipe Cut 80g of raw cacao butter into small pieces Place the cacao butter in a bowl over a pan of hot water and melt gently Add in 80g of raw cacao powder and mix using a spoon And 3 tbsp of yacon syrup or your favorite sweetener Once completely melted and blended, pour the mixture into …

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BFC 2017 Call for Creativity Award: Liudmila Bouros

Call for Creativity Liudmila, a Moldovan art teacher and artist, facilitated the creation of hundreds of postcards for the project. She even accompanied us to the Basel Postkarten Festival on November 4th. Take a look at the artwork submitted by over 150 children from Moldova, Georgia and Switzerland. Vote for your favourites postcards in our galleries.

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A Short Introduction to Digital Filmmaking

BFC Talk took place on WebEx on March 1, 2018 at 3:00pm CET Matthew Marwick is an Associate with BFC based in New York. His role encompasses communication management, creative development, and project coordination. His passions include technology, science, current affairs, and environmental sustainability. In his spare time, he is an enthusiastic photographer and enjoys cooking French desserts. Matthew previously …

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Communication Challenges in Franco-German Cooperation

BFC Talk took place on WebEx on February 15, 2018 at 3:00pm CET Leonie Altehülshorst is a German bachelor student completing a degree in European Business Communication. She is well-acquainted with France, having participated in multiple French-German exchange programs, spending a year studying at the University of Orleans, and recently interned with the Dordogne Council Department. In 2014, Leonie completed …

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Learn a Foreign Language with an e-Reader

BFC Talk took place on WebEx on February 8, 2018 at 3:00pm CET Marina Zabughina is a designer in BFC’s marketing department, and is passionate about photography, art, languages, and vegan cooking. She can often be found searching for local herbs and mushrooms, taking part in search and rescue trainings with her dog, in galleries admiring works of art, or …

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BFC 2017 Best Kale Contribution Award: iShare Members

iShare Community We received so many contributions that we felt the greatest value lay in the community which sprang up around growing and cooking with kale. So well done to the whole iShare membership! Share your success story by submit your photos to our album dedicated to growing kale. Moldovan children found inspiration in this beautiful plant and sent to …

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BFC 2017 Social Award: Come and See

Come and See Recognising socially focused work Vino si Vezi (Come and See) center is located in Orhei, Moldova. This wonderful center is sponsored by the Dutch charitable organization ‘Kom Over en Help’ and provides an opportunity for children and young adults with special needs to fulfill their true potential. Learn more about their fantastic work by reading Liuba’s story.

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Water Fasting

Just water—that’s all! The benefits of a water fast include weight loss—virtually bound to happen, whatever other purposes you may have. The resulting loss of fat and pounds is great in itself, but a short water fast is also a great launch—both physiologically and psychologically—into a controlled weight-loss program. Many start water fasting for weight loss, but then stick to …

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The Trend of Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting (IF) is currently one of the world’s most popular health and fitness trends. People are using it to lose weight, improve health and simplify their healthy lifestyle. Many studies show that it can have powerful effects on your body and brain, and may even help you live longer. What Is Intermittent Fasting (IF)? Intermittent fasting (IF) is a …

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