The first ever Woodbadge Course to be funded by the South Pacific Scout Associations is underway here in the country.

Fiji Scouts Executive Commissioner Joji Qaranivalu says the week long course is attended by representatives from 12 Pacific Island Countries and aims to get the trainers well equipped with scout issues

Qaranivalu say they hope the participants will return and train other trainers

The Course was launched yesterday by Youth and Sports Minister Commander Viliame Naupoto and ends on Saturday.