The first Monday of each month the Military Veterans of Cuenca meet for lunch, socializing and we usually hear from several guest speakers.
Look above for the time and place of our next MVOC meeting.
ALL who are interested are invited to attend our very informal monthly MVOC meet and greet. If you want to eat lunch place your lunch order by clicking here.
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August 2024
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05-Aug-2024
MVOC donates 524 notebooks to
Maria Luisa Moreno Foundation
05-Aug-2024
MVOC donates 524 notebooks to
Maria Luisa Moreno Foundation
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Military Vets of Cuenca (MVOC) donated over $500 to the Maria Luisa Moreno Foundation. This project helps provide notebooks and other school supplies to children in need.
The Maria Luisa Moreno Fondation is a non-profit entity with more than 20 years of experience, which benefits vulnerable communities through the execution of human development programs with social intervention models, which seek the transformation of human beings. It develops its social work through three strategic lines:
- Education
- Humanitarian aid, social welfare
- Entrepreneurship and productivity.
Its work has been replicated with foundations and homologous social organizations in countries such as Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Spain, England, Mexico, Panama, Peru and Switzerland. Work has also been done in other countries such as Bolivia and from England and Switzerland, the Foundation managed important aid to benefit vulnerable communities in Cameroon - Africa, as well as for the cities of Bangalore in India and Shanghai in China.
Some pics from the 2023 Maria Luisa Foundation Backpack handout
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Waters of Life Travel Amazon Project
Waters of Life Travel Amazon Project
Military Vets of Cuenca (MVOC) demonstrate their unwavering support for the Waters of Life Travel Amazon Project by extending a helping hand to indigenous groups throughout Ecuador's Amazon region. MVOC recognizes the invaluable importance of preserving and uplifting the unique cultures and livelihoods of these indigenous communities. With their dedicated commitment, MVOC provides essential workers, generous donations, and crucial supplies to ensure the success of the project. By mobilizing their experienced veterans and other skilled individuals, MVOC contributes to the sustainable development of the Amazon, empowering indigenous groups and fostering a harmonious relationship between humans and nature. Through their collaborative efforts, MVOC and the Waters of Life Travel Amazon Project make a profound difference in the lives of the indigenous people, preserving their heritage and ensuring a better future for generations to come.
August 2024
We donated and help install water filters in Panintsa village in the jungles of Ecuador.
It was a very fruitful trip. We were able to deliver four water filtration systems to the people of Panintsa, Tunguintsa, Kambantsa, and Chuindia.
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MVOC (Military Vets of Cuenca) is an organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of underprivileged children. One of their notable initiatives is a partnership with the Tadeo de Torres orphanage in Cuenca. Through this collaboration, MVOC works tirelessly to ensure that the children living in the orphanage feel special, loved and remembered.
* You must have qualified for a service related disability to take advantage of the Foreign Medical Program (HVA clinic) in Cuenca
Veterans HCA Medical Clinic* coming to Cuenca
Veterans HCA Medical Clinic* coming to Cuenca
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The primary care physician for the Cuenca HCA clinic has been appointed.
Dra Kathryn Guillen Astudillo M.D.
For those wanting to use the facilities once it opens, please ensure you are working on the proper documentation
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What you need for proper documentation to utilize the HCA Clinic
- 1) A filled out Personal Information form. You can download the PIF form here
- 2) A copy of your ID
- 3) A filled out Foreign Medical Program application (if you are not already enrolled)
- 4) A copy of your VA service connected disability breakdown letter (you can call 1-800-827-1000 and let them know you want this, and they will email it to you).
- 5) A copy of your DD-214
- 6.) Please gather all required medical documentation/service treatment records you may have, or submit a VA request for them.
- 7.) Please create a login to the VA.gov website
Once you have all these you can email them to Mark. He is a Volunteer (trained) Veterans Service Officer (VSO). You can reach Mark via email: vso.ecuador.mark@gmail.com. He will create a folder for you and send off your FMP registration.
Please reach out to Mark Tomlinson (vso.ecuador.mark@gmail.com) for any related Veterans Service Officer needs and he will be happy to respond to you.
Links to VA Resources
* You must have qualified for a service related disability to take advantage of the Foreign Medical Program in Cuenca
Learn about the Foreign Medical Program
Request your military service records (including DD214)
Foreign Medical Program (FMP) (Necessary to receive treatment at the Cuenca HCA Clinic)
Join the Military Vets of Cuenca
* You must have qualified for a service related disability to take advantage of the Foreign Medical Program / HCA clinic in Cuenca
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MVOC was invited to attend the 195th Anniversary of the Battle of Tarqui, which honored the brave troops of Ecuador and Gran Columbia as they defeated a Peruvian army that had just taken the Port of Guayaquil that was twice their size.
Fred was a veteran of the Korean war and resident of Cuenca for the last 13 years
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is advancing efforts to address issues associated with military-related toxic exposure by launching a redesigned Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, known as the Burn Pit Research Registry.
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August 2023 Monthly Meeting Recap
Bryan Vidal from CATSA travel attended our August MVOC meeting and let us know about the 50% airline discounts for those of us over the age of 65. CATSA has been in business for 10 years here in Cuenca. They have many Expat clients and are available to you during your entire trip in case any problems arise.
Bryan Vidal speaks English and is ready to serve you! Being some of us live in Ecuador lets pitch in and support local businesses.Address: Address: Av. 12 de Abril and José Peralta Edf. Paseo del Puente Ofc. 5 . Contact information: bryanvidalb@gmail.com 099 492 3033
Bryan Vidal CATSA Travel
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Tipti Store and Supermarket At Home Delivery Service
At our August meeting, representatives from TIPTI. TIPTI is an online shopping and delivery service for Ecuador. Here is a link to the Google Play Store and here is a link to the Apple App Store . TIPTI representatives attended and explained what they do and helped us install their app on our phones.
They also handed out a bag of goodies to each attendee.
CEO of Zylker Sharon C. Lint
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We also had the owner of a mule service company, Bodega Sudamericana, call in from New York to tell us how to get things from the US to Cuenca and for how much. bodegasudamericana@gmail.com
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