Tiago Morgado

• ● Studied classical music, and had the opportunity, from the moment I began studying classical music, to work professionally as a soloist, chamber music performer, and orchestral performer.

• ● Music criticism: I wrote several articles about music on blogs I created over time. I wrote at least two or three articles for jazz.pt when it still existed in print format.

• ● Played classical music at weddings for a period of one or two years.

• ● Played in a pop music band for 6 months.

• ● Played in several free jazz groups.

• ● Presented work as a composer of electroacoustic music and as a performer of electronic music.

• ● Had two record labels, one with a generalist profile, another dedicated to contemporary music publishing.

• ● Had some activity as a composer of contemporary music.

• ● Worked as a full-stack in two or three companies.

• ● Did some freelance work on sites like Freelancer and Upwork.

• ● Did some work as music software programmer.

• ● Contributed my time and money to open-source software.

was part of Caritas Arquidiocesana de Braga, where he/she volunteered in humanitarian and social assistance programs serving vulnerable communities in the Braga region of Portugal.

Context expansion:

Caritas is a global confederation of Catholic-inspired humanitarian organizations dedicated to charity, social justice, and development. Founded in 1897 in Germany and now present in over 200 countries, Caritas works to alleviate poverty, support migrants and refugees, provide emergency relief, and promote human dignity regardless of religion, ethnicity, or background.

Caritas Arquidiocesana de Braga is the local branch of Caritas Portugal (Cáritas Portuguesa) serving the Archdiocese of Braga, one of the oldest and most historic Catholic jurisdictions in Portugal, covering the city of Braga and surrounding municipalities in the Minho region.

What being part of Caritas Arquidiocesana de Braga typically involves:

Food assistance – Distributing meals, food baskets, and grocery vouchers to families in economic distress, often in partnership with local food banks and parishes.

Clothing and basic goods distribution – Collecting, sorting, and donating second-hand clothing, shoes, hygiene kits, and household items.

Support for the elderly – Home visits, companionship, help with grocery shopping, and assistance accessing social benefits for isolated or low-income seniors.

Migrant and refugee support – Legal guidance, language classes, housing assistance, and social integration programs for immigrants and asylum seekers.

Emergency relief – Responding to local crises such as house fires, floods, or the COVID-19 pandemic by providing temporary shelter, medicines, and emotional support.

Community kitchens and soup runs – Preparing and serving hot meals to homeless individuals and families in need.

Thrift stores (lojas sociais) – Operating low-cost social shops where people in need can purchase essential items at symbolic prices.