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    November 2, 2026

    Become ungovernable

    A guide for social sector to become (un)social.

    by WokeOnPaper
    2 min read

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    A Twitter post by an account named Un(social) Sector that reads: When a donor says, "We need a success story," send them Shah Rukh Khan's story. Say, "Hope this works." Become ungovernable.--nonprofit humour

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    A Twitter post by an account named Un(social) Sector that reads: Go to a panel discussion on sustainability. When your turn comes, pick up the packaged water, throw it in the dustbin, and walk out. Become ungovernable.-- nonprofit humour

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    A Twitter post by an account named Un(social) Sector that reads: When someone calls you during work hours, don't pick up. Text them, "Sorry, was on field." Later post a picture from an actual paddy field. Become ungovernable.--nonprofit humour

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    A Twitter post by an account named Un(social) Sector that reads: Go to a funder meeting. When they ask, "How much funding do you need?" Say, "Actually, we don't need funding." Watch them panic. Become ungovernable.--nonprofit humour

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    A Twitter post by an account named Un(social) Sector that reads: When the donor asks, "How will you measure impact?" Say, "With a ruler." Wait for them to laugh. When they laugh, you don't laugh. If they don't laugh, you laugh. Become ungovernable.--nonprofit humour

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    A Twitter post by an account named Un(social) Sector that reads: Hire a consultant. Never consult them. Become ungovernable.--nonprofit humour

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    A Twitter post by an account named Un(social) Sector that reads: Have a workshop on "Design Thinking." Give everyone Post-its. Ask them to write their problems. Take the Post-its home. Never look at them again. Become ungovernable.--nonprofit humour

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    A Twitter post by an account named Un(social) Sector that reads: When your CSR partner asks you for 10 high-resolution photos. Do send them 10 HD photos. But all of the same subject. Become ungovernable.--nonprofit humour

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    A Twitter post by an account named Un(social) Sector that reads: When someone says,Community voice should be at the centre," say, "I actually think it should be on the left. Become ungovernable.--nonprofit humour

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    A Twitter post by an account named Un(social) Sector that reads: Ask your Comms team to post about your intervention. When they post it, ask them to delete it because some numbers need to be "double-checked." Become ungovernable.--nonprofit humour

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    A Twitter post by an account named Un(social) Sector that reads: Go meet your stakeholders. Ask them, "What exactly is at stake?" Become ungovernable.--nonprofit humour

    This article was originally published as an Instagram post.

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    WokeOnPaper is an independent satire media collective led by a small group of development practitioners. Through memes, stories, and commentary, it reflects on the everyday absurdities of the social sector, nudging it towards becoming more honest, participatory, and democratic. Blending humour with lived experience from the field, WokeOnPaper speaks to practitioners, inviting the sector to laugh at itself, listen better, and do better.

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