Verke is the National Development Centre for Online Youth Work in Finland, established in 2010 by the Ministry of Education and Culture to develop youth work performed online and using the internet. According to the document, youth work in Finland is carried out by municipalities, organizations, and churches, and focuses on educational guidance, facilities, information/counseling, and cultural/international activities for young people under 29, which makes up 34% of Finland's population. The document advocates for recognizing digital culture and adopting online tools like social media and games into youth work to better engage today's digital generation of young people.