In 2015, during the peak of the European refugee crisis, Pau Aleikum Garcia volunteered in Athens, aiding Syrian refugees fleeing civil war. He facilitated housing and community services for those arriving after perilous journeys. A poignant encounter with a 70-year-old Syrian woman revealed her concerns about her grandchildren's future and memories lost due to displacement. After returning to Barcelona, Garcia co-founded Domestic Data Streamers, a design studio focused on preserving these stories, leading to the Synthetic Memories project, which aims to reconstruct lost memories of refugees.
In 2015, during Europeâs refugee crisis, Pau Aleikum Garcia worked in Athens, helping refugees and sharing their experiences, particularly focusing on a Syrian woman's fears about her familyâs memories.
Garciaâs experience with a Syrian woman highlighted the lasting impact of memory loss, showcasing how memories of refugees can be lost or reconstructed through projects like Synthetic Memories.
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