Friends of Chipata (FOC) is a non-profit organization focused on creating sustainable initiatives in healthcare, education and religious vocations in the Easter Province of Zambia.

The organization was founded by Father Andrew Phiri in 2008 while he was attending University Graduate Program and working at St. Giles Catholic Church. FOC works with local and national Zambian government along with along with the Catholic Diocese of Chipata. Though the organization is affiliated with the Catholic Church, services are extended to all people of the Eastern Province regardless of creed. Donations to the organization can be made to the non-religious/medical and/or the religious affiliated sectors of the organization.  











The Friends of Chipata collaborates with the people of Zambia in creating sustainable intitiative involving healthcare, education and religious vocations.