Verena Altenberger: New UN helper against hunger in Uganda!

Verena Altenberger: New UN helper against hunger in Uganda!

Verena Altenberger, the talented Salzburg actress, began her first trip to Uganda as the new ambassador for the UN World Food Program (WFP) on February 12, 2025. This trip, which she undertook at her own expense, has a clear focus on supporting the 1.8 million war refugees from Sudan who are seeking refuge in Uganda. Altenberger praised the country for offering open borders and allowing refugees freedom of movement. She reported on WFP's vital first aid response, which brings tons of rice and beans every day to a purpose-built cooking center to provide hot meals to those in need. “There are people who have nothing but what they are wearing,” she explained emphatically. The aid also includes educational measures that help refugees and locals to practice sustainable agriculture and improve their living conditions, Altenberger continued.

New dream couple at the Salzburg Festival

But Verena Altenberger is not only a committed ambassador, but also a prominent artist who recently caused a stir at the Salzburg Festival. How keymedia.at reported that she will play the new lover in the famous drama “Everyman”, which will be performed as part of the festival on Cathedral Square. This role, which many associate with sensuality and seduction, will be a particular challenge for the 33-year-old. Altenberger himself said: “The Buhlschaft is the biggest, smallest role – it consists of ‘only’ 30 movements.” She wants to deepen the complexity and emotional development of this character as it addresses the dynamics of power dynamics in relationships. Lars Eidinger, who took over the role of Everyman from Tobias Moretti, completes this exciting duo and represents a new era in the history of the play.

The Salzburg Festival, which is entering the next round with a renamed ensemble and new musical line-ups, is providing a clear impetus for the further development of this traditional production. According to acting director Bettina Hering, the tried and tested concept of “Everyman” will be retained, but the new line-ups clearly show that changes and innovations in artistic work are coming.