CAMERA was formed as an ad hoc multidisciplinary working group of the European Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and Biology (ESMRMB) in October 2019 by Dr Udunna Anazodo, inspired by the diagnostic imaging needs and challenges witnessed personally in Nigeria where she was raised. Collaboratively alongside like-minded individuals, CAMERA founding members formalized its goals and strategic plan through consultations with MRI experts and stakeholders. Over the past two years, we have expanded the network to include over 800 members worldwide as well as partnerships with industry and other imaging societies.