The organization was founded in 1992, after the union between the Israeli political parties Mapam and Ratz.

The first coordinator of Meretz Youth was Ilan Gilon.

Meretz Youth opened branches in Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, Petah Tikva, Ashdod, Kiryat Ono, Beersheba, Kfar Saba, Hertzliyah, Haifa, Givatayim, Rishon LeZion, Bat Yam, Pardes Hana and Jerusalem.

Today, about 400 students between the ages 12–18 are members of Meretz Youth.

The chairman is deciding about the at Branches of activities and campaigns together with the organization's leadership.