This document provides an orientation report on workshops held in Nepal to raise awareness of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) and disaster risk reduction (DRR). It summarizes: 1) ActionAid Nepal held four workshops in two districts to sensitize government officials, NGO leaders, politicians, and journalists on HFA and mainstreaming DRR. 2) The workshops presented on DRR concepts, HFA priorities, Nepal's disaster context, and ActionAid's DIPECHO project. Evaluations found the workshops effectively increased understanding of DRR and the need for stronger policies. 3) Over 170 people participated across the workshops. Evaluations indicated increased awareness of DRR and support for integrating it