Some people believe famous people's support towards international aid organizations draws attention to problems, while others think celebrities make these problems less important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It goes without saying that celebrities’ support of international aid organizations could raise public awareness of

problems

,

however

, whether others would consider these

problems

significant depends on a comprehensive set of factors. Harnessed reasonably, celebrities’ power could help in tackling pressing issues across the globe. Compared with any other institution, pop stars have a wider reach and more global identity. So it is natural that charitable programs could receive more publicity with the help of movie stars, pop singers, famous writers or artists, and what’s followed is not merely the fans imitating their idols but

also

attention

from the mass

people

or even the authority, which highlights the aid organization.

In addition

, well-known

people

are

also

able to bridge the gap between

people

from the world and tragedy that has occurred in a distant place, shedding light on

otherwise

forgotten

problems

.

However

, chances are that famous

people

’s reputations might overshadow the causes that charitable institutions are working for. Some celebrities choose philanthropy activities as a way of promoting themselves, trivializing the issue that needs

attention

and making the audience more suspicious both of the authenticity of the issue and the original intention of these famous stars. Especially when famous

people

’s image is damaged in the media for any particular reason, they could have repercussions on the charity and the problem itself, downplaying

people

’s inner motive to focus on any issue. In conclusion, by endorsing

problems

needing

attention

or donating selflessly, celebrities could help make the public more attentive to urgent issues. But

this

is not where the charitable cause should end, institutions especially governments should take the lead in guiding the

people

to do the right thing so that nobody’s kindness is wasted.

Last

but not least, global aid organizations should

also

be careful in selecting their spokesman to ensure long-lasting

attention

from the public.