Despite not having enough money, we decided to hold a party. (though)
We decided to hold a party though we didn't have enough money
Despite his hard life, he studied very well. (though)
He studied very well though his life was hard
He took a lot of photographs eventhough the sky was dark.(despite)
Despite the dark sky, he took a lot of photographs
She is still fat eventhough she has been on a diet for 2 years.(despite)
Despite being on a diet for 2 years, she is still fat
He went to bed early eventhough he didn't finish his lessons.(despite)
Despite not finishing his lesson, he went to bed early