🌐 Issue #42 — Implement Multi-Language Support (Localization)

[vic-Gray]

Harvest Finance will support multiple languages to make the platform accessible to farmers across different regions. Contributors will implement a localization system that allows users to switch between languages easily.

This feature is especially important for reaching non-English-speaking farmers, improving usability and adoption.

Objectives

Enable users to switch between multiple languages

Improve accessibility for diverse user groups

Ensure consistent translations across the platform

Prepare the platform for regional expansion

Requirements
1️⃣ Language Support

Start with:

English (default)

One or two additional languages (e.g., French, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo)

Allow easy addition of more languages in the future

2️⃣ UI Integration

Add a language switcher in the UI (navbar or settings)

Ensure all text updates dynamically when language changes

3️⃣ Translation System

Store translations in structured files (e.g., JSON)

Cover:

Dashboard

Buttons and forms

Notifications and alerts

AI assistant responses (basic level)

4️⃣ UX Considerations

Maintain layout consistency across languages

Ensure readability and proper spacing

Technical Suggestions

Frontend: React / Next.js

Use libraries such as:

react-i18next

next-i18next

Organize translations in /locales folder

Expected Outcome

Users can switch languages seamlessly

Platform content is translated correctly

UI remains clean and usable across languages

Acceptance Criteria

Language switcher works correctly

All major UI text updates based on selected language

No layout breaks due to translation length

System supports adding new languages easily

[Praxhant97]

@Praxhant97 has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 3rd wave.

Greetings! I’d like to implement the multi-language support system using react-i18next and structured JSON locales. I’ll ensure the /locales folder is organized for easy expansion to languages like Hausa and Yoruba while maintaining dynamic UI updates. Kindly assign this to me so that I can start working on it. I have worked with similar issues earlier and am looking forward to working with you!
Time Required: ~1 day

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[gregemax]

@gregemax has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 3rd wave.

Hi, I’d like to take this issue.

I’ll implement localization using react-i18next/next-i18next, structure translations in a /locales folder, and add a language switcher in the UI. I’ll ensure dynamic text updates across the dashboard, forms, and notifications, while keeping the layout consistent across languages.

The setup will be scalable for adding more languages easily. Happy to get started.

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