Lohmarer Institut für Weiterbildung e.V.

Das Lohmarer Institut für Weiterbildung e.V. is a state-recognized educational institution that has been supporting people in their personal and professional development in Lohmar, North Rhine-Westphalia, since 1982. The LIW offers a variety of educational programs characterized by lively, practical didactics and creating space for reflection and exchange.

• Seminars and Educational Leave: The LIW offers nationally recognized educational leave in Germany and abroad, which are held at special learning locations. These courses promote self-reflection, exchange and life-related learning[1][3].
• Subject Areas: The offers include Professional Competence and Personality Development, Politics and Society and Ecology and Nature. This covers a broad spectrum of educational opportunities for adults[3][5].
• Learning Culture: The LIW focuses on a modern learning culture that enables active, creative and sustainable learning. Technically competent lecturers and an appreciative atmosphere are central components of the educational approach[3].

The mission of the LIW is to accompany and inspire people in their personal and professional development. The focus is on promoting action competence, social responsibility and sustainable development. Values such as appreciation, creativity and self-determination are central to the institute's educational philosophy[3][5].

The LIW is committed to promoting sustainable learning and a modern learning culture that supports active and self-determined learning. By combining educational leave and seminars that take place at special learning locations, a comprehensive approach to personal and professional development is offered. The selection of learning locations and the didactic design of the seminars contribute to the sustainable development of the participants[1][3].